PLAISANCE - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mohorn Baptist Church in Plaisance, LA for Mr. Leo Paul Rideaux, 56, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in North Carolina. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Minister Charles Williams, Jr. will be officiating the funeral service. Pastor Nicholas Thomas serves as Pastor of Mohorn Baptist Church.

Mr. Rideaux’s memories are being cherished by: his wife, Mitzi Morrison Rideaux of Greensboro, NC; his father, Fredrick Rideaux of Opelousas, LA; fur baby, Beaux Rideaux; six sisters, Jane Lafleur, Mary Rideaux, Lola Rideaux, Lisa Rideaux and Sandy Rideaux, all of Opelousas, LA and Lee “Susie” Ben of Missouri City, TX; special aunt, Olevia Green of Opelousas, LA; Godfather, Emile Scott of Opelousas, LA; sister-in-law, Kiki Morrison of Greensboro, NC; special cousin, Walter Green of Opelousas, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his mother, Julia Scott Rideaux; brother, Wilmer Rideaux; paternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Rideaux; maternal grandparents, Amos and Eva Scott; bonus grandmother, Sally Pickens; mother-in-law, Mary Morrison; brother-in-law, James Ben, Sr.; and nephew, Michael Wayne Goodley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Mohorn Baptist Church.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

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