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Calhoun Alfred, Jr.

Passed 01/12/2024

Obituary For Calhoun Alfred, Jr.

MORROW - Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Luke Baptist Church in Morrow, LA for Mr. Calhoun Alfred, Jr., 63, who entered eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA. Interment will be in the church cemetery.


Rev. Murphy Riggs will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Alfred’s memories are being cherished by: his loving wife of 30 years, Dianne Alfred of Morrow, LA; two sons, LaKendrick Alfred and Derrick Alfred, both of Bunkie, LA; three daughters, Kayla Alfred and LaKeisha Alfred, both of Bunkie, LA and Sharonda Randall of Houston, TX; one grandson he raised, Jatorrian Alfred, Sr. of Bunkie, LA; one brother, Reginald (Shawanna) Alfred of Port Arthur, TX; four sisters, Sharon Carter (Richard) of Humble, TX, Carol Jackson (Harold) of Beaumont, TX, Patsy Joseph (Darren) and Pamela Joseph (Kelvin), both of Morrow, LA; twenty-six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.


He is preceded in death by: his parents, Calhoun and Annie Brown Alfred, Sr.; one sister, Nettie Lois Alfred; mother-in-law, Margaret Mouton, one grandson, Detravion Burnett, Sr.; one great granddaughter, Zuri Washington; and one great grandson, Jyrein Alfred.


Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the Staff of Mercy Regional Medical Center; Dr. Brandon Fontenot & Staff; Dr. Paul Zhang; and Allegiance Hospice and Palliative Care.


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.


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To the family of Calhoun you have my heartfelt Condolences .

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.

The Thomas - Auzenne Family Baton Rouge, LA

With deepest sympathy to the Alfred and Joseph family. Gladys R. Rideau

Patsy and Pam, I send my most heartfelt condolences and prayers to both of you and the Alfred family. I know the pain of losing a sibling, so I pray and ask The Lord for HIS Divine Peace, Comfort and Love to be the portion for the family and all who mourn the loss of their dearly beloved, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, relative, and friend, IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF JESUS!

Lillian Rideaux-Savoy

Praying πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Carol Jackson Family. Ester Egins from Beaumont, Texas

Condolences to Carol Jackson and the entire Alfred family. Praying that the Lord will give you strength,comfort,and peace.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

The Wyatt Williams family of MOrrow.LA would love to send our heartfelt condolences to the Alfred family. We all grew up as neighbors. Great memories. Trust and lean on the Word of God. He will.give you all.the comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time and the days ahead. Love you all.Pamela WYatt

Sending condolences to the family. Mr. Alfred was a great man. -Dr. and Mrs. R. Moore

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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