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Larry Charles, Sr.

Passed 07/30/2024

Obituary For Larry Charles, Sr.

LEBEAU – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 103 Lebeau Church Rd., Lebeau, LA, at 10:00 a.m. for Mr. Larry Charles, Sr., 65, who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 30, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Father Henry Anthony will celebrate the Mass.

Mr. Charles’ memories are being cherished by: his loving wife of 45 years, Martha Charles of Palmetto, LA; five brothers, Arthur (Erma) Charles, Jr. of Opelousas, LA, Joseph (Geneve) Charles, Warren Charles, Bobby (Tassa) Charles and Rev. Edward (Lisa) Charles, all of Garland, LA; four sisters, Willie Mae McBride (Jessie) and Peggy Ann Arvie (Lester), both of Houston, TX, Abbie Gail Smith of Garland, LA and Libby Kay (Randall) Crump of Bastrop, LA; one grandson, Taylin Joseph and one granddaughter, Lakayla Charles; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Arthur and Libby Vallien Charles, Sr.; his son, Larry Charles, Jr.; and father-in-law, Marvin Dumes.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m.

Active Pallbearers will be Charles Edwards, III, Daniel Charles, Andre Brown, Kirsten Johnson, Bobby Charles and Isaiah Charles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Charles, Joseph Charles, Warren Charles, Edward Charles, Joe Pete, Herbert Lee Fontenot, Abram Wells, John Davis, Eugene Cane and Anthony Davis.

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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Deepest sympathy. Gladys R. Rideau

From The Baker Family, with our deepest sympathy. We know Larry is in God's kingdom, he will be watching over us all. Praying πŸ™πŸΏ for his beautiful wife and his family and many friends to have strength through this time of bereavement. So long you were a very unique person, to everyone you knew. Gone but will never be forgotten...

Dear Martha, I am very sorry for the loss of Larry. I will always remember him being at every Dumes function and always greeting everyone with a hug and a smile. May you find comfort in your memories. Sending love. Diane Rachal Fontenette

Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

The Harris Family - Houston, Texas

Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give! πŸ”‘ Cousin Larry , Thanks for Giving your Love, Joy and Lifelong Memories.πŸ™πŸΎ Deepest condolences to the Family. πŸ•Š 🌹 πŸ™πŸΎ Earl Marshall Jr and Family

Condolences to the family. Praying that GOD will continue to Give you strength. Hold on to his Hands. Phillipman Durio Veal Houston, Texas

Deepest sympathy

Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux

Praying for the family and friends just know it's ok to cry but don't cry like there's no hope cause one day u will meet him again and oooh what a joyful day it will be.....

He was not just a brother in law he was like a brother to me we had some fun times laughing and cutting up u will truly be missed but I know u are in a better free from all the suffering and pain and u are in the loving arms with your son and other family members and close friends until we meet again brother in law

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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