Jimmie M. Melder was born October 14th 1950. He passed away in his home in Shreveport April 26th 2017 at the age of 66. Jimmie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris Eppinette Melder, his parents; Palmire Melder and Milton "Jack" Melder and two siblings; JoAnn Melder and Johnny Melder. He is survived by his daughter Debra Melder and her two sons; Oliver Melder and Eliot Platt; his brother; Bobby Melder, and sisters; Francis Budd, Sue Cathey, and Jackie Sumrall.

Jimmie was a kind-hearted man who never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by many people. A service will be held in his honor Monday, May 1st at 1:00 P.M. at Aulds Funeral Home 7849 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71115.