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Junius Roussell Obituary

ROUSSELL Junius Roussell Jr. at the age of 78 yrs. Departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at his residence in Mt. Airy, LA. Son of the late Junius Roussell Sr. and Maize Bardell Roussell. Beloved husband of 55 ½ yrs to Abbie M. Roussell. Loving father of Lydia R. White (Eldon), Veronica Roussell, Paula Roussell, Sheila R. Best (Andrew), Junius Roussell III, and Jamie Roussell. Brother of Zenobia Taylor (Robert), John Roussell Sr. (Connie), and Eugene Roussell (Renee), and the late Georgia Ann Rixner, Veronica Joseph, Marie Joseph, Mildred Davis, Helen Fernandez, and Roland Roussell Sr. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Junius served in the United States Army and was a retiree of Kaiser Aluminum. A native and resident of Mt. Airy, LA. A family service will be held at St. Hubert Catholic Church of Garyville, LA on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery of Reserve, LA. Bardell's Mortuary of Mt. Airy, LA in charge. Information: 985-535-6837

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2013.

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Sylvia Stevenson

October 27, 2013

Abbie,
It's still hard to believe. I regret not coming to see you guys when I came home. I will miss my cousin but realize he's safe in His saviors arms. I love you guys and you are in my prayers

Ivory Robinson

October 27, 2013

Veronica, Our deepest condulences and loving prayer toward you and your family.
The Robinson Family

Tyrone Bates Jr

October 27, 2013

Love you

Bobby Faucheux

October 25, 2013

God bless all of you in this time of derest

Reunion 2010

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

Mom and Dad

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

In Good Times

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

Birthday 78

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

Happy Anniversary

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

I love my sister

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

Early Days

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

GRANDDAUGHTERS!!!!!!!

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

Family Time!

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October 25, 2013

The Fisherman

Junius Roussell, Jr

October 25, 2013

R. Jones

October 25, 2013

May the pease of the lord be with you and my prayers are with you and your family.

Raymond Jones

October 25, 2013

May the pease of the lord be with you and my prayers are with you and your family.

Joseph & Lorraine Mouton

October 25, 2013

Veronica,

When I heard about your father's passing my heart hurt for you because you are my sister in Christ. But remember, earth have no sorrow that heaven can't heal. I love you and praying for you always.

R. Jones

October 25, 2013

May the pease of the lord be with you and my prayers are with you and your family.

Tyran Bates

October 25, 2013

I thank God that he blessed me with you as my grandfather and I will always love you and miss you. Rest in peace.
Your grandson
Tyran

Tracy Sorapuru

October 25, 2013

My deepest condolences for your loss. T Sorapuru

Veronica Roussell

October 25, 2013

Daddy, I miss you so much. Its hard going home and not being able to see you in the natural but I understand you are there in the spirit. You were the belt buckle to our family. My prayers are that each loop you touched as you passed through this blessing we call life be comforted by the memories of YOU. I thank God he blessed me with you as my earthly father and I will miss our special birthday bond from the day I crashed your birthday party with my earthly arrival. Rest well daddy. And please don't forget to check in us. I'll always love you.
You daughter
Veronica

Darryl Bourgeois

October 15, 2013

Miss Abbie Mae Mr. Roussell was always kindhearted to me as you also have been my prayers are with you and your children your faith will sustain you though these times.

October 7, 2013

Absent from the body present with the Lord

October 7, 2013

Ms V. I didn't know. So sorry for your lost. Will keep you in my prayers

The Bray Family

October 7, 2013

Veronica, I just heard the news. Know that your family are in our prayers

Amere Roussell

October 1, 2013

I am Junius nephew to me he was like a father figure to me, when he passed it was hard for me to take it, but the thing that cheared me up was when my father (Eugene Roussell) told me that he died loving all of us.

Peter & Pamela Linton

September 30, 2013

May God, with His infinite wisdom and power, continue to bless your family. It is our prayer that you continue to lean and depend on Him for comfort.

Kim Brown

September 30, 2013

Jamie, I have been praying for you and your family since hearing of the passing of your father. During times like these mere words don't seem to be enough. But Jamie, you are GOD's child...and he will be a father for you. Know that he will dry you tears and give you peace and understanding during this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your lost...and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 30, 2013

On behalf of myself, Miss Jane and all the staff at Roussel Tire, I want to express our sympathies to you and your family for your loss. Mr. Junius was a good man, and we will all miss him. Carey/Jane Roussel

Nicole Grimes

September 30, 2013

We our deepest sympathy...Lowery Middle School Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students... May GOD be with you and your family.

Kim Brown

September 30, 2013

Jamie, I have been praying for you and your family since the passing of your father. I know that no words seem to comfort at times like these...but know that GOD is always with you..he cares for you...he will dry your tears and give you peace and understanding during this time in your life. I'm so sorry for your lost...but GOD is a father and he knows our every need. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tyra Duhe-Griffin

September 30, 2013

I will never forget Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Roussell's I have many great memories with such a loving family. I pray that GOD gives all of you strength & peacep; Mrs. Lydia, Jamie, Shelia, Veronica, Mrs. Abby and Tayiana. May God Bless!

September 30, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Roussell, praying for the family.

Kelly (Dr Siegel)

Roberta August

September 30, 2013

To Lydia and the Roussell Family: you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cabrini Grob

September 30, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Mr. Roussell was good man and will be missed.

Percy Tassin & Family

September 30, 2013

May the peace of The Lord be with the Roussel family during their time of bereavement.

Yolanda Miller

September 30, 2013

To jr and family sorry for your loss keep your hands in god's hand and he will see you through. Love ya

Cluster and Joy

September 29, 2013

Shiela my prayers are with you and your family.

Merry Gay and Carl Vicknair

September 29, 2013

Lydia and Roussell Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. May God comfort you in this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Michelle Gautier

September 29, 2013

JR and family,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Terry Ann Bell

September 29, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Delores Robertson

September 28, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Kathryn Kelson Pack

September 28, 2013

My (Nanny)Abby We are very Sorry to hear about Junius Home Going, Mom and I know only prayers can get you through this,We Love You,And will pray for you. Mary T. Kelson& Kathryn Kelson-Pack

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