OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Curley L. Milburn, 82, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Green Chapel Cemetery in Teche, LA.

Rev. Junius Egby will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Milburn was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where he served as an Usher.

Mr. Milburn leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Joyce Milburn of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Darrian Gailes of Leesville, LA and Paul (Michelle) Thomas of Richmond, TX; five daughters, Michelle Milburn Willard and Yolanda Milburn Jones, both of Dallas, TX, Stephanie Patrice Milburn Sanders, Letitia Little and Miraquita Milburn, all of Houston, TX and Curel Milburn Hollins of Plaisance, LA; four sisters, Marilyn Williams of Shreveport, LA, Carrie Milburn Hawkins (Richard) of Keithville LA, Constance Stringfellow (Bill) of Moreno Valley, CA and Diane Milburn Leath (Pastor James) of Reidville, NC; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Milburn is preceded in death by: his parents, Earl and Carrie Bell Milburn, Sr.; two brothers, Earl Milburn, Jr. and Lawrence Milburn; and two sisters, Rose Milburn Hughes and Lula Milburn Chatman.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: the Staff of Senior Village Nursing Home, Carolyn Redmond, CIS and Staff and Dr. Vallee.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.