OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 1432 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA for Mr. Paul Lewis, 62, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his residence in Opelousas. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Justin Arockiasamy, S.V.D., will be officiating the funeral mass.
Mr. Lewis’ memories are being cherished by: three brothers, Michael Lewis, Ricky Lewis and David Lewis, all of Opelousas, LA; one sister, Rose Cowart of Opelousas, LA; bonus children, Louise Washington, Lauren Washington, Janine Williams-Smith, Corey Williams and Terri Elaine Crutcher; Goddaughter, Janell Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Jill and Alma G. Lewis; one brother, Ronald Lewis; two sisters, Betty Joseph and his twin Paulette Lewis; and a nephew, Kevin Lewis.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thank and acknowledge: Jennifer Aguillard, Mary Fontenot, Tyrone Epps, Jimmy Lewis and all his friends at Holy Trinity.
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.
It was a shock to hear Paul passed away. He would always come to the bingo we provided at Holy Trinity Villa. He had a sweet spirit and will be missed.
Mr Paul I'm so shocked that she passed away he was full of life I always had a smile when I saw you and get your rest friend 🪽🕊️🤍
Paul you will truly be missed, remembering our time together while I lived in Opelousas and the laughs we shared sitting outside. R. I. P. Your Ex-Sister-in-Law
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