He very proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Delton worked as a Pipefitter at Conoco Phillips and retired after over 30 years of service. He then began his entrepreneurship owning and managing rental properties. Delton adored being in the outdoors, whether it was fishing, cooking, or camping. He had a mechanical knack for fixing just about anything that was broken. Delton was a jack of all trades. He thoroughly enjoyed dancing to Cajun music and could speak fluent Cajun-French. Delton loved to socialize and never met a stranger. He was a blessing to his family and will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Glenda Matte Anderson of Westlake, La., Toni Matte Deshotel and husband Kent of Iowa, La.; son, Michael Wayne Matte and wife Felicia of Ragley, La.; sister, Barbara Jean Carriere of Church Point, La.; grandchildren, Jodi Anderson Rodgers and husband Kevin, Brent Anderson, Meagan Hebert and husband Dallas, Clayton Brown, Candace Church and husband Mike, and Ashleigh Matte; great-grandchildren, Jenna Rodgers, Jackson Rodgers, Jett Rodgers, Brody Anderson, Braxton Anderson, Kanen Cradure, Everett Hebert, Addison Matte, Michael Ecker, and Mikayla Matte; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his adoring first wife of 35 years, Eva Safer Matte; parents; sisters, Clothile Richard, Rosa Mae Darbonne, Joyce Bergeron, Celise Carriere, and Isabelle "Terry" Elkins; and brothers, Roland Matte and Edison "SaSon" Matte, Jr.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his daughter, Glenda Matte Anderson, for being his primary caregiver the last 3 months.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home, Westlake, on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until the Rosary at 6:15 p.m. Visitation will resume after the Rosary until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Bosco Catholic Church on Friday, June 18, 2021 a 10:00 a.m. Visitation on Friday will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Hixson Westlake. Interment will follow in Westlake Memorial Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwestlake.com for the Matte family.
