Louis Meche, 86 of Devers, TX. Son of Gerrison & Euphime Meche in Amelia, TX June 21, 1919. Louis grew up and lived in the Beaumont area before joining the U. S. Army in 1942. He served in France & Germany in the 19th Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron Troop A as a French Interpreter and as a scout and driver of commanding officers. He was an expert rifleman, half track and armored car driver before being discharged in 1945. After the war, he returned to Texas and made his home in Devers. He was a retired workaholic, rice, catfish and cattle farmer who spent most of his time outside working with his hands, driving his tractor and inventing and fixing farm equipment.

He is preceded in death by his infant son Murray Anthony Meche, parents, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Vonita of Devers, Tx. Daughter, Shelia Meche Ebarb and Son, Jerry Meche and wife Freddie of Devers, TX. Grandchildren: Megan Ebarb Gilliland and husband Chris of Huffman, TX, Josh Ebarb and wife Ashley of Lucas, TX, Ryan Ebarb of Austin, Tx, Lindsay Meche of Austin, TX, Stephen Meche and fiancé Vanessa Waters of Devers, TX and Aubrey Meche and partner Sade Owens of Waco, TX. Great Grandchildren: Parker, Peyton and Teagan Ebarb, Zane Meche and Mali Waters, Kaleb and Kingston Meche. Step Grandchildren: Jennifer Armstrong, Lynn Armstrong, Jay Young, Nicole Sthram, Frank James and 10 step grandchildren. He was Godfather to Lisa Meche Savage of LA and Greg Hutto of the U.S. Army. He also leaves behind a very special family to his heart Regina, Randy, Reagan and Ryan Snell of Hardin, TX and a host of nieces, nephews and friends which he loved so dearly. A heartfelt Thank You to his doctors over the years and the staff of P.R.N. Medical and the staff of Texas Home Health Hospice. A special Thank You to his nurse Sheri Wager, Nurse Penny and Dr. Matthew Sooudi which has been a God send over the years.