OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Greater Union Baptist Church, 1494 Hwy 742, Opelousas, LA for Mr. Dallas Joseph Sam, Jr., 61, who entered eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Patrick Lavergne will be officiating the celebration of life.
Mr. Sam’s memories are being cherished by: his spouse, Mrs. Jennifer Roberts Sam of Opelousas, LA; one son, Dustin Savoy of Ruston, LA; four daughters, Soniqua Janise, Ishieka Griffin and LaStacia Griffin, all of Opelousas, LA and Kalyn S. Harrison (Jhanell) of Dallas, TX; four stepsons, Chris, Tyrone, Brandon (Shannon) and D’Andre Roberts, all of Opelousas, LA; two brothers, Alvin Gene Guidry and Christopher (Anette) Guidry, both of Opelousas, LA; three sisters, Debra Sam and Paula Bernard (Charles), both of Opelousas, LA and Rose Chaission (Wilson) of Lafayette, LA; seven grandchildren; sixteen step grandchildren; three special brothers/friends, J. Tyrone Glover, John Vidito and Christopher Richard; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Dallas Sam, Sr. and Isabella Guidry Sam; one sister, Katherine Sam; and one nephew, Marcus D. Sam.
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.
Take your rest cousin, we gonna miss you down here. Debra and Paula, Gene and Chris will be ok. Praying for all of you
Monica
To Debra and The Entire Family My Heart Bleeds With You All In This Time and Forever! God Has His Angel With HIM! Wear Your Wings WELL Dallas! You Fought A Good Fight, Wear Your Wings! Heaven Is Blessed and You Will Be Blessed! Was A Blessing To Have Known YOU! 🙏❤️👄
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