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Eugene Roussell Obituary

Eugene (Butsy) Roussell, Jr. departed this life at V.A. Medical Center on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 2:25 A.M. Beloved husband of Mildred Bridgewater Roussell. Devoted father of Eugene Roussell, III of Houston, TX., Calvin Roussell, Yolanda Anglin, Carolyn Quinn, Patrese Canty all of N.O.LA., Rosalyn Hunter of FL and the late Monica Lee. Brother of Louis Evans, Carolyn Johnson and the late Alfred Roussell, Travis Evans and Andrew Steve Nelson. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, also pastors, officers and members of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Pilgrim B.C., Progressive Men of New Orleans, St. Maria Goretti, All Saints Catholic Church, St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church and all neighboring churches, employees of Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are invited to attend funeral services on Friday, November 14, 2003 at 11:00 AM from Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, 817 Grefer St., Harvey, LA. Pastor Keith Paul Stewman-Officiating. (NO WAKE). Visitation begins at 9:00 AM at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Family Guest Book may be signed online @ www.legacy.com Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 13, 2003.

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Lawanda Briley-Lockett

November 16, 2003

Mrs. Roussell & family..."Cast unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". (Matthew 11:28)

My heartfelt symphathy on the loss of your husband & father. Growing up (with Roz) I had the blessing of knowing your family. Stay strong & remained anchored (in the Lord).



Lawanda, Frank & Kristen

SHARON AND EDWARD SEARS

November 14, 2003

MAY THE LORD BLESS THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

Paul and Karlyn, Brittany and Brandi Mann

November 13, 2003

Expressing our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may you be comforted by the peace of the Holy Spirit.

Maxine Q. Henry

November 13, 2003

May God watch over you during this time of sorrow. This vessel maybe gone but, his spirit lives forever in you. Memories are in your heart and mind cherish them for he will be with you always.

Ida Hennington

November 13, 2003

Deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.



From: Ida and family

Caffy Lewis

November 13, 2003

To Patrese and Family - I wish to express my deepest sympathy upon your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep the faith.

Debra P. Felix

November 13, 2003

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. II Corinthians 1:3



May God comfort your family.



Mr. & Mrs. Tholover (Debra) Felix & Children

Rae & Vondria Brooks

November 13, 2003

To: Roz and Aubrey, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

Kaedra Arnold

November 13, 2003

Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. We love you and regret we are not able to be with you in your time of bereavement.

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Harness

November 13, 2003

Let not your heart be troubled.Ye believe in God, believe also in me.

John 14:1

To the Rouselle Family

You are in our prayers.

Rodney & Shuwana Harness

ELSIE BROWN-DYER

November 13, 2003

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FOR YOU

MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.

Terry , Brenda & Taja Russell

November 13, 2003

Terry, Brenda & Taja Russell

With Our Deepest Sympathy

Lynette Hammond Nelson

November 13, 2003

In deepest sympathy to all of you.

May your cherished memories be of comfort in your time of sorrow.

Bishop Melvin Robertson

November 13, 2003

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so we be ever with the Lord". Wherefore comfort one another with these words:

(I Thessalonians 4:16-18)

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