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Derek Douroux Obituary

DOUROUX Derek Rochon Douroux, a U.S. Postal worker for many years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence. Loving and devoted husband of 25 years to Pamela Douroux. Father of Rochon Derek, Patience, and Mariah Douroux. Grandfather of Avri Payton. Devoted son of Earl and Loraine Douroux. Grandson of the late John and Lela Turner and Earl and Sopia Douroux. Brother of Mark (Shannon) Douroux of Dallas, Tx., Kirk (Toni) Douroux of Slidell, La., Sybil Douroux of Ashburn, Va., Donelle D. (Hiram) Johnson of Lakewood, Ca. Uncle of Darius Douroux, Kirk A. Douroux, Jr., India Douroux, Dominique Johnson, Alexis and Katera Douroux. Son in law of Jessye Hilliard. Also survived by a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 54 years. A native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Hope of Glory Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Hope of Glory Church, 1409 Romain St., Gretna, La. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor W. Ron Walker, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to davismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2012.

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dorlita bullock

March 2, 2024

We do miss you lots

Kathy Adam

January 23, 2012

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

T Bax

January 21, 2012

Douroux Family,
My condolences to your family. I met Derek through my son who is also member of Hope of Glory church. We talked about a lot of different things but he was most proud speaking about his family.

LESLIE THOMPSON

January 21, 2012

R.I.P.Bro.DEREK.The THOMPSON/PARKER family of LOS ANGELES/BAKERSFIELD,CALIFORNIA.

Sabrina Jackson

January 21, 2012

To my dear family,you have my condolences. Derek is now in a place of peace..I will keep you all in my prayers and hope you will find comfort in each other doing this time.

Kiva Gaither

January 21, 2012

Ms Pam, Rochon, Pay, & Mariah... I am so sorry for your loss. I will uplift the family in prayer, as we know God will see you through your difficult time.

Willie & Lynn Lewis

January 21, 2012

Pam,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord during this time of your loss. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.

Tammy White Mosley

January 21, 2012

Pam I was sorry to hear of your loss, I will be you and your family in my prayers.

Jwana Thomas

January 21, 2012

May God continue to comfort you and your family in this time of breavement. God Bless You.

Jacqueline Flagg

January 20, 2012

Pam, You and Your Family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with His Love, Peace and Blessings. We Love You.

Milton & Sheila Brown

January 20, 2012

Pam,
We were sorry to hear of your lost. We all can be comforted in knowing that Derek's life was not wasted in the earth. He was a man that loved God, his wife, his children, his church. His prescence in the earth will be missed. We will continue to remember you and your family in our prayers.
Love you

Robert (Bobby) Jessup

January 20, 2012

My deep sympathy to the Douroux family, but know Derek is a good man, and God has a place for good souls.

Sterling & Sheila Foster III

January 20, 2012

Pam, You and your family have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers, remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

Gail Piper Gillus

January 20, 2012

To my family, my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, may God bring each of you comfort and peace. Derek will truly be missed, his wonderful spirit will live on forever.

Rory C. Cadres

January 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I have known Derek since our childhood days at St. Anthony's and he was a great guy. A very kind person and I know he was a wonderful husband, father, son and sibling to his entire family. I will miss you my friend and may God bless you for all of eternity.

Gary Shine

January 19, 2012

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

Oscar Pipkins

January 19, 2012

To Pamela, Rochon, Patience and Mariah. You are in our prayers. Just keep your hand in God's hand. For God will strengthen you and bring you through this your time of sorrow. My family cares for you all and will truly miss our friend and neighbor, Derek. Remember that we are here for you as a friend and neighbor.
Oscar, Martha, Janelle and Sharvon

Pete & Jackie Foster

January 19, 2012

Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your fond memories of Derek bring you comfort at this difficult time.

January 19, 2012

DEAR COUSIN REST IN PEACE.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GREG FOSTER, HOLLYWOOD,CA.

Trinice Cadres-Landry

January 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JoAnn Hunt

January 19, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ana Millon

January 19, 2012

My Deepest Condolences to you and your family. May you Rest In Peace Derek.

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