OPELOUSAS - Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plaisance, LA for Mr. Alcide “Killa” Thomas, Jr., 82, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Opelousas General Health System. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m.
Father Clifton Labbe will be officiating the memorial service.
Mr. Thomas was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plaisance, LA. He was also a member of Plaisance Riders Trailride Association.
Mr. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Hazel Rosette Thomas; three sons, Jeffery (Jacquelyn) Thomas, Adrian Thomas and Wilbert (Shira) Rosette; five daughters, Barbara Thomas, Linda Richard (Daniel), Hazel Ann Chavis (Percy), Deborah Rosette and Marie Rosette; one brother, Donald (Grace) Thomas; two sisters, Lucille Jones and Barbara Brown (Simon); thirty grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his mother, Marguerite McCarthy and father, Alcide Thomas, Sr.; one son, Ronald Thomas; three brothers, Joe Thomas, Lonnie Thomas and Jerome Thomas; one sister, Brenda Bias; and one grandson, Jerome Woodly.
** 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. **
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.
There are no words that can truly express how special Uncle Jr. was and how much he will be missed by all who knew him. He loved life and most importantly, he loved people. May we move forward, loving and lifting up each other as he did.
We love you Uncle Jr. Your nieces - Elaine & Michelle Thomas
My deepest sympathy to the family & friends!I will always remember the care & love shown to me as a young child by Junior Thomas & my Sis! It shaped my life & made me the person I am today! Thank you both for the sacrifice you made for me & my sisters! We love you both & will miss you both forever! Rest on in the sweet arms of Jesus! Much love ❤❤❤ Judy Edward Bilberry
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Thomas family. I pray you lean on the arms of Almighty God as he strengthen you, give you peace and comfort you today and everyday.
Delores Hampton and Family
We'll always love you. You lived a good life. Love Aunt Wilma ❤️
We will miss you dearly !! Love always Jackie & Cindy
You were a sunshine to our family. We love you forever. You are forever in our hearts. Love, your god daughter, Kim.
I will always love and miss you. I enjoyed all the times we talk and you made me laugh. You always said I love you niece and I will never forget your words.
You have been such a light to the McCarthy Family We will miss you 😢 Rest In Peace Cuz Anthony & Penny McCarthy 🙏
I will miss you forever, never knew pain like this before, I love you!!
Praying God's comfort and peace for the family.🙏🏾 Gary & Maxine Simon & Family
My Deepest Prayers and Condolences to the Thomas and Rosette Family. May Almighty God Bless you all with Comforting and Strengthening Grace to help you through a time such as this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💔. Brenda Green / Willeah Cooks
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