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Obituary For Rodgers Williams, Sr.
OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mr. Rodgers Williams, Sr., 76, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at West Jefferson Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. Interment will be in St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery in Port Barre, LA.
Rev. Burnell Times, Associate Minister of Starlight Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Brett Semien, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mr. Williams’ memories are being cherished by: his wife, Mrs. Gilda Snyder Williams of Harvey, LA; one son, Rodgers (Rachel) Williams, Jr. of Camden County, GA; Marion Michelle Starks of Slidell, LA and Cynthia Marie Williams (Glenn) of Baltimore, MD; five brothers, Lester Williams of Houston, TX, Wilfred Times (Chris) of Gonzales, LA, Rev. Burnell Times (Merline) of New Orleans, LA, Kerry Williams (Dena) of Opelousas, LA and Donald Bob (Karen) of Plano, TX; one sister, Juanita Williams pf Opelousas, LA; four grandchildren, Gilda Marie Starks, Phaedra Arianna Starks, Gabriel Austin and Tristan Austin; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Jesse Williams, Sr. and Octavia Turner Williams Bob; two brothers, Jesse Williams, Jr. and Henry Times; and one sister, Juquita Williams Bob.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.
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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Get your rest, Mr. Rodgers. Praying for everyone's strength and comfort. Love yall❤️
To the Family, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rodgers was a wonderful loving person and he will truly be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers 🙏🏽 Love Y'all! Janet Collins...
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Love Son that whoever believed in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16
May God be with you in your time of bereavement.
What an lifetime honor to meet Gilda and Rodgers in 1982 and their beautiful children. Saying special prayers for Rodgers and including all the family at this time of sorrow and knowing Rodgers is now in peace in his eternal home. Love to all of you! Bruny
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