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Obituary For Paul Thomas, Sr.
PALMETTO – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 107 Nursing Home St., Palmetto, LA for Mr. Paul Thomas, Sr., 74, who entered eternal rest on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery in Lebeau, LA.
Bishop Leon Figgins, Pastor of St. Matthews Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mr. Thomas’ memories are being cherished by: three sons, Lois Phipps, Sr., Paul Thomas, Jr. and Marcus Thomas, all of New Orleans, LA; one daughter, Rashelle Thomas of Opelousas, LA; five brothers, George (Delores) Thomas, Sr. and Michael (Cynthia) Thomas, both of Avondale, LA, Joseph (Al) Thomas, Sr. of Crowley, LA, Daniel (Sharon) Thomas, Sr. of Riverdale, GA and Luke (Vonda) Thomas, Sr. of Baton Rouge, LA; three sisters, Clara D. Dumes, Theresa Duckless (Paul) and Juanita Cane (Eugene), all of Palmetto, LA; twelve grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his wife, Lavearn Thomas; his parents, George and Louise Davis, Sr.; one brother, Learance Thomas; three sisters, Genevieve Charles, Mary Thomas and Earnestine Thomas; and one grandson, Christopher Rideau.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church.
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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Mr. Paul was a kind, funny, but serious man. He always made you laugh about something. He will be missed. May the Lord give the family strength and comfort in your time of bereavement. Love always the Charles Family, Edward, Lisa, Daniel and Isaiah.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz
Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux
Paul will be missed, he always had something funny to say. I spoke with him 3wks ago and as usual he had something funny to say. He will be missed, I'm glad a had a opportunity to be a friend and sister in law. RIP until we meet again.
My dad was one of the greatest dads of all times! Although I miss him terribly, I find comfort in knowing he's at peace! I love you daddy and I'll continue making you proud! Me and your grandkids💔❤️❤️
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