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Obituary For Preston Maxwell
OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Preston Maxwell, 74, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.
Mr. Maxwell’s memories are being cherished by: his loving wife of 52 years, Marie Murdock Maxwell; two daughters, Mellisa Etienne (Steven) of Church Point, LA and Melinda Maxwell of Opelousas, LA; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Robinson and Francine Woods, both of Louisville, KY; two Goddaughters, Jacqualine Vallaire and Annette Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Andrew Maxwell, Jr. and Mattie Johnson Maxwell; one brother, Louis Maxwell; and one sister, Evelyn Anderson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.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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Sorry to see you come to the end of this life, my dear cousin. I will cherish all the memories we had, going to each other's house on Sundays; our paper route we had together;being your best man at your wedding, and being my girls Godfather. Your legacy will live on forever.
I loved my Uncle Preston and will miss him dearly Auntie but in my heart I have him always with me. Praying for you and my cousins and grands.
My brother and I enjoyed growing up and being the two youngest! We were close in age and still close although we lived hundreds of miles apart. I certainly miss him already! ♥️😢
To Marie Maxwell, we didn't get to meet but I'm one of Preston's cousins. His mother and my mother were sisters as well as our fathers being brothers. Edward and Gertrude Maxwell who Preston was fond of. I am truly sorry for your loss. Preston was an amazing man as I'm sure you know and spoke highly of you at my parent's anniversary! I am praying for you, your daughters and everyone. Please reach out to me if I can be of service to you in any way. I cherish the memories I have of him from our childhood days and young adult lives. Sending love and blessings to you❤️❤️
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