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Howard Louis Obituary

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Willams Funeral Chapel (817 E. South St.) in Opelousas for HOWARD LOUIS, 53, who died at 1:01 a.m. Friday, May 06, 2005 at L.B.J. Hospital in Houston. TX. Interment will be at Bellevue Memorial Cemetery in Opelousas. Rev. Gregory Williams, will officiate at the services. Survivors include: his wife; Sonya Mitchell Louis (2) sons; Kevin Walter and Reginald MitchelI, (1) daughter; Latonya Miles, (3) grandchildren, Raymond, Jinae and Kevin all of Houston, TX; (1) brother; Arthur Thomas of Louisiana, (3) sisters; Hilda Colomb, Mary Thomas both of Sunset, LA. and Melissa Thomas of Lafayette, LA. Howard was preceded in death by his mother; Virginia Thomas and one brother, Harold Francis. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, (337) 942-2031, is in charge of anangements

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 10, 2005.

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Rose Marie Perkins

May 13, 2005

I would like you to know that we all feel great sorrow for your lost and would like to let you know that you and your family are in our prayers. (Howards 1st cousin Rose)

A. W

May 12, 2005

God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Howard (X-man) you will be missed. Stay strong he's in a better place. That is an appointment will ALL MUST keep, we won't be late for that one. Keep praying and ask God to see you through and he will. Remember the good times you shared with him and that big smile he had and that deep raspy voice.

b johnson

May 11, 2005

My condolescences to Howard's family.

Kenneth & Cheryl Nelson

May 11, 2005

God makes no mistakes and your family is in our prayers. Stay strong, Kevin!

Letetia (Tee) Brooks Smtih

May 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and our condolences go out to the family.

george pierce

May 10, 2005

sonya me and eddie are very sorry about your losses. howard always treated us great and we are shocked and will miss him.

RAYMOND BROOKS

May 10, 2005

TO HOWARDS FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOST.REMEBER GOD IS IN COTROL.LET GO AND LET GOD.

Eda &Dezavies Taylor

May 10, 2005

God Bless

cynthia beall

May 10, 2005

howard you will be missed by your family

Betty Toran

May 10, 2005

Sonya and family, I am sorry to hear about Howard's death just remember that God is still in control and our prayers are with you and the family.

Toran Family

alma rusher

May 10, 2005

My prayers are with you & your family during your time of sorrow. May you always know that weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

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