Joseph Oneal Bellard

Obituary For Joseph Oneal Bellard

OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 693 N. Main St., Church Point, LA for Mr. Joseph Oneal Bellard, 79, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Bud”, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his residence in Church Point, LA.

Mr. Bellard’s memories are being cherished by: his four sons, Cedric (Valerie) Rogers of Katy, TX, Joseph Craig (Katrina) Bellard of Rosharon, TX, Cedric (Robert) Jolivet of Houston, TX and Corey (Johnethia) Bellard of Moss Bluff, LA; two daughters, Rosilyn Skinner of Katy, TX and Rockelle Mayfield of Branch, LA; two sisters, Gertie Bellard of Opelousas, LA and Virgie Bellard of Church Point, LA; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his wife, Joyce M. Bellard; his parents, Jack Bellard and Alphosine Chavis Bellard; five brothers, Ernest Bellard, Thomas Bellard, Linus Bellard, Joseph Felix Bellard and Zachary Bellard; two sisters, Josephine Bellard and Celestine Bellard; and one Godson, Ricky Bellard.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the staff of Lamm Home Health, Med Express, CIS and Jimmy LeGros.

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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