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Leonce "Joe" Cretain, Jr.

Passed 10/27/2023

Obituary For Leonce "Joe" Cretain, Jr.

OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Leonce "Joe" Cretain, Jr., 70, who entered eternal rest on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be at the Greater Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.


Rev. Raymond Scott, Pastor of Old Fashion Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA, will be officiating the funeral service.


Mr. Cretain’s memories are being cherished by: his stepfather, Rev. Carey Moses of Opelousas, LA; maternal aunt, Josephine Larkins of Rosharon, TX; one brother, Ambus Wayne (Denessa) Moses of Ft. Washington, MD; one nephew, Leonce Moses of Ft. Washington, MD; one niece, Licia Jones (Justin) of Upper Marlboro, MD; one great nephew, Isaiah Williams of Upper Marlboro, MD; and a host of relatives and friends.


He is preceded in death by his father, Leonce Joe Cretain, Sr. and his mother, Mary (Davis) Moses.


Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.


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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Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Leonce "Joe" Cretain, Jr. - November 01, 2023

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Sending prayers to the Uncle Carey and Wayne Moses peace and Love From Todd and Yvette Tyler

We the Stevens Family of Mount Clemens Michigan extend our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Joe,may God wrap his arms around you through this difficult time God Bless🙏🏾🙏🏾

The Pastor, Rev. Patrick Lavergne, Officers and Members of Greater Union Baptist Church extends our deepest condolences to Rev. Carey Moses and family and also to those family members who are also members of Greater Union B.C. May our love, and prayers comfort you at this time.

Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux

To my dear brother and nephew, very sorry for your lost, prayers and sympathy are with you, and my love is wth you Love Lurlean Moses

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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