Herman Vallien, Sr. Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Herman Vallien, Sr.

PALMETTO – Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Church of God Campground, 445 Campground Rd., Palmetto, LA for Mr. Herman Vallien, Sr., 88, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Opelousas General Health System. Interment will be in Chimneyville Baptist Cemetery in Garland, LA.

Pastor Jessie J. Doulet, Pastor of Chimneyville Baptist Church.

Mr. Vallien’s memories are being cherished by: his wife of 66 years, Shirley Vallien of Garland, LA; four sons, Grandy Vallien, Sr. of Garland, LA, Michael (Pamela) Vallien, Sr. of Alexandria, LA, Herman (Olga Denise) Vallien, Jr. and Jerome (Nicole) Vallien, Sr., both of Beggs, LA; five daughters, Ruthie Cyriaque (Marvin Wayne), Odessa Wilson (Ed) and Sheryl Adams (Roger) all of Alexandria, LA, Angela Vallien of Garland, LA and Aline Vallien (Nathaniel) of Forney, TX; one brother, Leroy (Ida) Vallien of Missouri City, TX; two sisters, Alto Washington of Alexandria, LA and Georgia Davis of Baton Rouge, LA; twenty-four grandchildren; forty great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Earman and Gladys Vallien; three sisters, Libby Charles, Beaulah Marshall and Gussie Vallien; one grandson, Antonio Jamar Vallien; and his daughter-in-law, Tomekia Patrice Gordon Vallien. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Opelousas General Health System, Heart of Hospice and Sylvia’s Caring Companion.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Church of God Campground.

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.

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Al Henry Turner The Christian sent The Peace Lily for Herman Vallien, Sr. - July 29, 2022

From The Christian Love Baptist Church Christian Education Class. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

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To the entire Vallien Family, wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. With Love! From the Johnson Family!

Sending our deepest condolences to the Vallien family. For we believe Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1Thessalonians 4:14
Byron & Debra Nelson

To my Beautiful Family, We are sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you all. Hoping for you all comfort and peace during this difficult time. "Uncle Son" touched so many lives in a very special way. He was truly a Beautiful person. May the God of All Comfort, Comfort you All during this time. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Much Love to you All, Libby Kay & Randall Crump.

Condolences to the Family from Dr. Usman Alam and Staff.

My sincere condolences to my sweet cousin Shirley and family. Sending my love...Your cousin Geneva Joubert

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. It hurts us also and know that you're not alone. We're together, Family is Forever and Everything. Uncle Son, will forever be in our Hearts. Much Love 💝 always, Our prayer is that God brings you and your family peace, 😇 gives you strength, and comforts your hearts during this difficult time. AMEN. From Marshall Family, To Aunt Shirley and the Entire Family. 🙏🏾🌹🌹🌹

I am so sorry for your lost. He was like a father to me from a distanct. He will be truly missed by everyone. Continued prayers for the family.

My condolences to the Vallien / Smith family. May god give you all strength to make it through this difficult time. 🙏🏽 Janet Collins Class of "72" Houston, TX

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Condolences and prayers for strength are extended to the entire family at this hour from The Mayor of Port Arthur, Texas. My personal Baker, Mrs Vallien and the Mr. Herman befriended and fed me as if they had known me forever! Those acts will never be forgotten and I offer Christ to sustain you and fill the void!

To the Vallien family y'all have our deepest sympathy from David & Sandra SavoieWe love y'all

Grandy and family knew you all when we went to school my prayers for the family and all I know it hard I lost both of mine but God got his arms around him

Sending love peace and prayer to Shirley and her family ar this most difficult time. May God's love surround you all always. From the Jones family.

My prayers go out to the entire Vallien family who I have truely been blessed to meet . May you find peace from your great lost. God bless you. Evonia Stevenson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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