Curley L. Milburn Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Curley L. Milburn

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.

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Stephanie, are hearts are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your father. We are praying for you! Love, Women Experiencing Deliverance Prayer Group

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May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz

To the Milburn family there aren't words to express sorrow for in us each expression is different. I knew Curley in our early youth a wonderful caring person. At this time my expression of condolences to each of you for this is a difficult journey one that is often visited but, never will get use to. Be encouraged God will continue with you as you grieve your love one. He (God) promise some rays of light.

My condolences to the family of Curley Milburn. He will be truly missed. Sincerely, Linda Offord

My condolences to the family and friends of Curley Milburn. He will be truly missed. Sincerely, Linda Offord

Curley will be so missed we kept close we grew up in the technology community we shared,worked,played and enjoyed the good life REST in peace.lola Thompson Neal

Prayers of strength to the milburn family,my family.Curley will be so missed.CLASS OF 1960.PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR.

Stephanie and family, remember to keep your faith. God has taken his angle home and now he is resting. Keep your hands in Gods hands and let him order your steps.

From:Rosita Milburn & Family(Clary/Doris)

Curley will be missed. Every time I'd visit my Grandmother we would drive to Uncle Earls house. Birthdays the same as my Dad 10/10/40. Heaven's gain.

To God be the glory. Sending my condolences to the Milburn family.

Sending prayers of peace and solace to the entire Milburn family (my aunts, cousins, extended family), friends and all those who knew and loved Uncle Curley. Our hearts are comforted knowing that to be apart from this earth is to be present with the Lord. In His Grace and Peace, Glyn Milburn

May God turn your time of darkness into light again. We are holding your family in our hearts and lifting you in prayer. Please accept our deepest condolences. Raina & Willard Joiner Jr.

Condolences to the entire Milburn family. May God continue to give His peace and strength in time of your loss. And we will continue to keep the the family lifted up in prayer. Oliver/Fruitcy Dalcour 🙏🏽❤️💯

To The Family of Stephanie Sanders In Memory of Your Beloved Father, We Extend Our Heartfelt Condolences And Prayers. Sincerely, Soror Lorraine Walker and Frank Walker

God Bless you all cuz iam gonna miss Cuz Curley no matter where you see him he had some good words n a big smile on his face WG jr.prayers for our family!!! Love yall!!🙏🏽🙏🏽

We only crossed paths once, but you were definitely a light to be remembered. Prayers for Stephnie and the entire family. God's grace is sufficient. Sandra W.

May God bless the family n better half of cuz Curley Milburn,sisters n other family members such a caring n loving cuz I'll see you again n we all shall rejoice together in our fathers name Amen!! Rest on Cuz!!!

My condolences to the Milburn family, my God continue to give the family peace and comfort during this time of grief. Laynetta Easley

Rest in Heavenly Peace Uncle Curley, you will be missed by all who knew and loved you.💔 Bonnie Milburn Labrie

RIP. Uncle Curly❤️

Special Prayers Sympathy and Empathy for you Joyce and entire family. God and his Angels have you and Family Surrounded with Their Love and comfort. Johnnie and Family

My heart is with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God continue to give you peace, strength and loving memories. Keeping you in prayer and love you momma Joyce.🙏🏽 R.I.P. Mr. Curley ( daddy Curley) you will be missed Love Dolita

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