Melvin Ellis Escue, 105, retired farmer and tractor mechanic, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Dry Prong, Louisiana, where he resided with his son, Larry Webb Escue.
Mr. Escue was born and raised in Lauderdale County, TN, and was a lifelong resident until 2024.
Mr. Escue was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Prescott Escue; a daughter, Charlotte Jean Escue; a granddaughter, Christi Leanne Escue; a grandson, Steven Lynn Wiseman; and a great-grandson, Casey Hogue.
Mr. Escue is survived by a daughter, Shirley Weir (Jimmy) of Covington; two sons, Joe Escue (Donna) of Bartlett, TN, and Larry Escue (Peggy) of Dry Prong, LA; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held beginning at 11 AM Saturday, December 6 at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley with funeral services to follow at 12 PM. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery in Gates.
