OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA for Mr. Rikki James Rideaux, 42, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Baton Rouge, LA. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA.

Mr. Rideaux’s memories are being cherished by: his father, Closton Melvin of Plaisance, LA; one brother, William (Genita) Rideaux of Opelousas, LA; eight sisters, Mary Rideaux and Edna Rideaux (Leo), both of Opelousas, LA, Lisa Rideaux of Lafayette, LA, Sylvia Rideaux of DeRidder, LA, Judy Richard, Theresa Valmore, Julia Kelly and Angelica Nimer-Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his mother, Elizabeth Harrison Rideaux; two brothers, Charles Rideaux and Richard Rideaux, Jr.; and one sister, Annie Thibodaux.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

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.