Melvin J. Blanchard, 96, a native and resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. Melvin served with the 754th Railroad Battalion with the China Burma India Campaign during World War II. Employed by Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years as yard master. Member of Doric Lodge 205 and Lafayette 87. Served as Worshipful Master in Lodge 205. Member of the Eastern Star Alice Chapter #5. Member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church. Actively involved in the Youth Baseball program for many years. Served as Parade Chairman for the Children’s Parade for Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. Member of the ...