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LeRoy Jolivette Obituary

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2014 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel for Mr. LeRoy Ricky Jolivette, Jr., 55, who entered eternal rest on April 9, 2014 in Pasadena, Texas. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park. Rev. Norlan Arvie officiating. LeRoy is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Jolivette of Houston, TX; one brother, Larry Jolivette of Opelousas, LA; seven sisters, Marcelite Fontenot of Opelousas, LA, Barbara White of Lake Charles, LA, Veronica Taylor, Sandra Hanchett (James), Christine Jackson (Leon), Linda Fontenot, and Vanessa Belton (Richwell) all of Houston, TX and Donald Jolivette of Beaumont, TX (raised like brother); one sister-in-law, Evelyn Thomas of Lafayette, LA; raised as a daughter, Tashara Thierry and raised as grandchildren, Mercedes and Aryana Thierry; a special nephew like a son, Kevin Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, other relatives, and friends. LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Pickney Jolivette, his father, LeRoy Jolivette, Sr., one sister Connie Davis, paternal grandparents, Moise and Marcelite Jolivette, maternal grandparents, Junius and Virginia Davis, his mother-in-law, Shirley Pickney, and one brother-in-law, Michael White. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM, Monday, April 14, 2014 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel. Share words of comfort with the Jolivette family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South St., 337-942-2037.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2014.
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To my dear Classmate and family of Ricky, you have my deepest sympathy. I too have past this way recently, and I pray that God will continue to keep you and guide you In your lost! Ricky is forever in your hearts. Just know I am praying for your strength!????

Alma Lavergne Fontenot

April 17, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

rudy martinez

April 15, 2014

sorry for your loss. may god bless you all,the batste family

Patty Batiste

April 15, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

ROSA M. (ROSE)-FRANCOIS

April 13, 2014

Jackie and the entire family of cousins, on behalf of my extended family of cousins, I'd like to extend my heartfelt sympathy. Please find peace and consolation that Leroy is in a far better place. May God be with all of you for I know what it's like to suffer a loss of a loved one.

Glenn Michael Jolivette

April 13, 2014

you will be miss very much cuz,now it's time to enter the kingdom to be with your family.

Curtis Jenkins

April 13, 2014

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