OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Wilson James “Nipsey” “Lil Lad” Young, Sr., 76, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Father Lambert Lein will be officiating the funeral mass.

Mr. Young leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Willie Mae Young of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Wilson Young, Jr. (Maggie) of Rosharon, TX and William John (Michelle) Young of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Weslyn Jane Young (Kenneth Carmouche) of Baton Rouge, LA; three brothers, Adam (Tilly) Young of Beaumont, TX, Wilfred (Rose) Young of Opelousas, LA and Elton (Janie) Young, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Ella Mae Young-Andrus of Opelousas, LA; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Elton and Bessie Young; one brother, Earl Young; and three sisters, Elzina Young, Dorothy Young and Betty Young.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the staff that cared for him at Opelousas General Health System and M.D. Anderson and Dr. Calvin White and Staff.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.