Melvin M. Wise, age 87, a lifelong resident of Colyell, La, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by two sons, a daughter-in-law, and son-in-law, Marvin and Stacey Wise, Walter Wise, and Carl "Hammer" Efferson; grandchildren, David Efferson, Maria Fletcher and husband Corey, Melvin Efferson and wife Gracie, Sophie Wise and Jesse Wise; great-grandchildren, Linette Efferson and fiance’ Gage Whalin, Abigail Efferson, Jasher, Lucas and Raina Fletcher; sister-in-law, Luvader Watts Pierson and husband Ivan and brother-in-law, Silvie McMorris and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Genevieve “Mickey” Wise; daughter, Linette Wise Efferson; parents, William “Bill” and Roby Averett Wise; and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 pm and on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 9 am to 11 am with the funeral service at 11 am at Colyell Baptist Church, 19524 Hwy 42, Livingston, La. Burial in Colyell Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales, La
