Joseph Edward Robert Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Joseph Edward Robert

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Joseph Edward Robert, 72, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA. Father Hai Pham, SVD will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Mr. Robert is survived by his daughter, Shalanda Roberts Polk of Opelousas, LA; his son, Derryon Esprit-Roberts of Lake Charles, LA, four grandchildren: Kayla Newman of Houston, TX, and Quinn, Sean, and Lauren Polk of Opelousas, LA; and his very special friend, Shirley Ann Collins of Opelousas, LA; six brothers, Joseph Roberts (Gertie), Roy Roberts, and Lawrence Roberts of Plaisance, LA, Anthony Robert, Sr. (Lois) of Bellevue, LA, James Roberts (Earline) and Rogers Roberts, Jr. both of Opelousas, LA; five sisters: Eula Rami (Elliot), Betty Esprit (Frank), Shirley Rami (Nolan), all of Opelousas, LA, Virginia Darjean of Houston, TX, and Linda Simien (Danny) of Humble, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mr. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Rogers Robert, Sr. and Nora Chenier Robert; brothers John Felton Robert and Joseph Calvin Roberts; a daughter, Regina Roberts; and a son, Chad Roberts.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m.

** 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. **

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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Cousin you were such a good person. I will truly miss you. Love Carolyn

My Prayers and SE3ympathy goes out to the family..Rest in peace Edward

Such a sweet man. My condolences to his family!

My prayers go out to you! From: Rosalie Meullion

My condolences to the family. You will be remembered in my orayers.6

Such a sweet Man! My Condolences to the Family. Sure will miss seeing him on Tuesday Mornings. Rest Peacefully Mr Edwards rest so well deserved Anthony my heart goes out to you and all your family 💔🙏🙏🙏💙🌹🐝

Such a special man!

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Cornell Kennerson & Family

A man of true character.If you knew him, you loved him. If I could tell you some of the stories he told us sitting around the deer camp.... But I will just keep those as my own personal treasures💔💔💔💔

Prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and associates. Andrea Brisco

Edward was one of a kind. Oh boy I'll miss him. So loving dedicated and reliable. In my over 50 years in property management he was at the top of the perfect gentleman list. Coleman Brown

He was a man that I honored and admired. He taught me many things. A real man that put his family first. There is nothing he wouldn't do for them. My prayers go out to his family. Special prayers for Shalanda, Quinn, Sean & Lauren
-Mr. Quincy Polk

He was a man that I honored and admired. He taught me many things. A real man that put his family first. There is nothing he wouldn't do for them. My prayers go out to his family. Special prayers for Shalanda, Quinn, Sean & Lauren

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