Wilson James "Nipsey" Young, Sr. Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Wilson James "Nipsey" Young, Sr.

OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Wilson James “Nipsey” “Lil Lad” Young, Sr., 76, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Father Lambert Lein will be officiating the funeral mass.

Mr. Young leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Willie Mae Young of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Wilson Young, Jr. (Maggie) of Rosharon, TX and William John (Michelle) Young of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Weslyn Jane Young (Kenneth Carmouche) of Baton Rouge, LA; three brothers, Adam (Tilly) Young of Beaumont, TX, Wilfred (Rose) Young of Opelousas, LA and Elton (Janie) Young, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Ella Mae Young-Andrus of Opelousas, LA; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Elton and Bessie Young; one brother, Earl Young; and three sisters, Elzina Young, Dorothy Young and Betty Young.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the staff that cared for him at Opelousas General Health System and M.D. Anderson and Dr. Calvin White and Staff.

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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May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz

My sympathy for the Young family. May he Rest I n Peace

So sorry for your loss. Mr Young was a kind and good man. May he Rest In Peace

Wilson was one of the kindest men I've met in my lifetime. He was also very professional in business and well loved by his many customers. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest In Peace my friend🙏🏽❤️

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you through this time of unimaginable loss. May God walk beside you and guide you through. He will be sadly missed. A great soul lost. Edmond Jr. Wanda Kerrion Jones.

Prayers and condolences to the family. May you be comforted in these times and forever be given the kindness that Mr. Young showed.

My Sympathy and Prayers to the Young family.May the memories you have give you comfort and peaces.Gloria Ned 🙏🏼

David(Giron) Campbell and Mary Jane (White)Campbell sends our condolences, love, sympathy and prayers to the family. GOD bless yall and give you comfort in your hour of need.

Our deepest sympathies to the family during this time of bereavement. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you His peace. Russell and Artherine White and family

Prayers for weslyn and family will keep you all in prayer.Norma Thomas Toliver...

Prayers and condolence for the family Mr Young was a good and kind man. He will be miss

Prayers and condolences are offered to his family, friends, colleagues, HG 9A Tabernacle Choir, and other organizations he may have belonged to. From: HG 7A Marian Choir. Andrea Brisco

Willie and Family. Words cannot express my sadness in the passing of "Nipsey". May the conform of God help you through this difficult time. Although no words can help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every prayer and thought. Barbara W. Thomas, Class of 1964.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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