Marvin "Portus" Mellette Sr.
November 10, 1942 - January 8, 2021
Marvin “Portus” Mellette, Sr., 78 Okeechobee – Marvin “Portus” Mellette, Sr. died January 8, 2021. He was born November 10, 1942 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Marvin and Evelyn (Rivers) Mellette. A resident of Okeechobee for 15 years, he was a member of the Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association. He enjoyed stock car racing, fishing, hunting, airboats, and taking rides on his golf cart with his dog, Chance. Mr. Mellette is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Mellette, of Okeechobee; sons, Portus Mellette, Jr. (Alicia), of Royal Palm Beach, and Jamie Mellette (Velva), of Okeechobee; daughter, Angel Nichols (Talley), of Loxahatchee; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Ray Mellette (Linda), of Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. Interment will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Marvin “Portus” Mellette, Sr., 78 Okeechobee – Marvin “Portus” Mellette, Sr. died January 8, 2021. He was born November 10, 1942 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Marvin and Evelyn (Rivers) Mellette. A resident... View Obituary & Service Information