Jude Morris, Sr. Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Jude Morris, Sr.

OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mr. Jude Morris, Sr., affectionately known by his family and friends as “Fernando”, 70, who entered eternal rest on Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Carpenter’s House in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Gerald Toussaint will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Morris’ memories are being cherished by: his seven sons, Jermaine (Marie) Babineaux, Sr. and Jason Minix, both of Sunset, LA, Kevin (Rachel) Babineaux of Opelousas, LA, Jude (Brooke) Morris, Jr. of Rayne, LA, Ornando (Nish) Butler of Houston, TX, Jude (Leatrice) Devilla of Beaumont, TX, and Reynard Anderson of Washington, DC; one daughter, Christy Morris of Opelousas, LA; his former spouse and special friend, Jessie Morris of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Herman Morris of California; three sisters, Lolita Wyatt and Cynthia Joseph, both of Opelousas, LA and Linda Batiste (Alvin) of Los Angeles, CA; two special friends, Mack Babineaux, Jr. and Raymond Chatman; twenty-six grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Guillory Morris and two sisters, Janice Morris and Joanne Joseph.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.

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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I will always love you my brother Fernando. So sorry babe tell all our family that we love and miss them. Tell my sons Craig and Brother mama really miss them🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 we will all meet up my Brother. I love you so much😢😢

My thoughts and prayers are with you the Morris family. Love you cousins always and forever

Fernando was such a remarkable, loving, kind person who touched the lives of so many, his memory will live on in our hearts. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family. Love Always!!(from the Guillory Family--Marsha, Maxine, Al, (David)

My prayers and sympathy to the family of Mr Jude Morris..

The Adams family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Morris family. Uncle Fernando we will miss your earthly presence. Love , Calo, Monette, Shani

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

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