Melvin Peter "Peter; Sandle" Sandle Obituary (1942 - 2023)

On January 17, 2023 at 6:45pm, Ochsner Hospital of Kenner, LA, Mr. Melvin "Paw Paw Peter" Saddle was called home to be with the lord. Melvin was born to Leonard Sandle & Velma Jackson on November 10, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Melvin was a native of Liberty, Mississippi. He obtained an education and became a graduate of the Liberty, Mississippi school system, and then later resided in Laplace, Louisiana. Upon arriving in Laplace, La. He met a beautiful lady, whom he affectionately called his "Boo-Boo" & married for 19 loving years, Mrs.Geraldine Taylor Sandle. Melvin was employed for numerous amount of years by the St.John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Department under former Sheriff Wayne Jones & current Sheriff Mike Tregre where he served as a dedicated correctional officer. Melvin was a former member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church and a visitor of Voice of Truth Fellowship Church, both of Laplace, LA. Melvin "Paw Paw Peter" favorite hobbies were "fishing" and "Barbecuing". He loved his siblings a lot! Willine & the late Charles & Vernell Sandle. Melvin was a very friendly, and outspoken person. He leaves to cherish many fond memories to his wife (Mrs.Geraldine Taylor Sandle), Two sons (Myron and Ray McGinnis), Four stepchildren ( Kenneth Taylor, Pastor Laurie Taylor Adams, & the late Gregory and Stephen Taylor). A devoted sister (Willine Winding) Two brothers ( the late Vernell and Charles Sandle) sister in law ( Corrine Saddle), all of Chicago, Illinois. Devoted Nieces (Dana Winding, Gaynell Sandle) Nephews (Thomas Winding Jr and Vernell Sandle Jr.) Devoted caregivers (Kenneth Taylor, Derrius & Iesha Taylor, Pastor Laurie Taylor-Adams) A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends. Melvin was proceeded in death by his parents (Leonard Sandle and Velma Jackson) his brothers (Charles and Vernell Sandle) late uncle (Paul Jackson) Stepchildren (Gregory and Stephen Taylor). A celebration of life honoring Melvin "Peter" Sandle will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Service will begin at 11 am. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.