Max Self

Funeral services honoring the life of Max Self will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Good Hope Baptist Church, 2:00 pm, with John Orchard and Stephen Self officiating. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Jeane's Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be Max Anthony Self, Max Anthony Self Jr., Richard Self, Stephen Self, Mann Self Jr., and Jamey Dean Swindler. Honorary pallbearers will be Blaise Owen Self, David Self, Everette Comer and Aron Wayne Laurence.
Visitation will be Monday, September 2, 2024, at the church from 6:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, from 12:00 pm until time of service.
Max Self was born on April 24, 1947, in Anacoco, LA to Ludd and Yowama Self and passed away on August 31, 2024 at his home at the age of 77. Max was a man who valued the simple pleasures in life – he loved spending time outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, or just enjoying nature's beauty. His love for the outdoors was a passion he passed down to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren ensuring that they too would find joy and solace in nature. A man of strong character, Max was often compared to a bull – stubborn and hard-headed yet undeniably strong. He stood firm in his beliefs, teaching his family the importance of standing up for what they believe in. Max was not only strong in spirit but also in faith. He was deeply grounded in his religious belief and took every opportunity to share the word with others.
Max loved to sing and dance, and he made sure to pass on his love to his children, spending time teaching them to dance. In his later years, Max enjoyed visiting the senior center, where he spent time playing games and enjoying the company of others. Though life was not always easy, Max's enduring love and strength brought his family together, even in the toughest of times.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Janice Self; son, Mark Self; brother, Mose Self; and sister Ida Lyles.
He is survived by his children, Max Anthony Self (Charlotte) of Texas; Richard Self of Rosepine; Stephen Self (Lois) of Leesville; David Self of Rosepine; Sarah Poole of Anacoco; Yolanda Swindler (James) of Kentucky; Brenda Martinez (Mark) of Anacoco; Elizabeth Behan (Roy) of Hornbeck; and Rebekah Nelson (Tony) of Anacoco;
brothers, Mann Self of Anacoco, Marty Self of Texas; and Ludd Self of Anacoco;
sisters, Kelly Boneau and Zoe Whitt both of Anacoco;
37 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.