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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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