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Donovan "Dula" Chopin

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Bardell's Mortuary

3856 Highway 44

Mount Airy, Louisiana

Donovan Chopin Obituary

Donovan "Dula" Chopin was called home on Monday December 26, 2016 at the age of 30 years. Beloved son of Branette Chopin and Pierre A. Smith. Grandson of Annie Mae Carter and James M. Smith. The talented brother of Marisha Boyce (Edmund), Tazya Young (Mark), Danteria and Darrius Chopin. Donovan will be forever loved and missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Pastors, Officers and Members of St. Matthew Baptist Church of New Sarpy, La. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the home going celebration on Saturday January 7, 2017 at 12 pm at St. Matthew Baptist Church 604 East Johnson St. New Sarpy, La. where the pastor is Rev. Fred T. Porter; Bishop Otis Kenner is officiating. Interment in New Sarpy Cemetery. Visitation will be at the above name church from 10:00 am until service time. Bardell's Mortuary of Mt. Airy, La in charge. Information: 985-535-6837.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7, 2017.

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Charita Singleton Miller

January 9, 2017

I can't believe this is what it came down to. You became a big brother to Ice. She nor I will ever forget all the things you did for us. And you know she's gonna make it one day. I know for sure now because you will be guiding her steps from Heaven. I promise you your music, your spirit and your hustle will live in us forever. We LOVE YOU

Javanti Smith

January 5, 2017

I'm going to miss my big brother!!! My star you don't have to struggle anymore !! I'm going to miss you

January 4, 2017

Branette: Deep thoughts of sympathy is extended to your family and especially you over the loss of your son. Please know that "God has seen your tears and heard your cry." (2 Kings 20:5) He will grant you with the strength to carry on.

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