Joseph "Joe" Kelly's obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

Joseph "Joe" Kelly

2025

Opelousas, Louisiana

Joseph "Joe" Kelly's obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

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Melancon Funeral Home Inc

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Joseph Kelly Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Kelly (Opelousas, Louisiana), whose presence will be deeply missed. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Kelly and Esther Duplechain Kelly; and his brothers, Lawrence Kelly and Irvin Lagrange. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Kelly; his children, Randy Kelly (Susan) of Opelousas, Shane Kelly (Kimberley) of Opelousas and Angela K. Darbonne (Barry) of Church Point; his grandchildren, Lacey Jackson, Jacob Kelly, Jordan Kelly, Brock Darbonne, Brandon Kelly and Alex Kelly; and his sister Verna Vidrine. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Melancon Funeral Home (4708 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570). A rosary was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (3681 LA-104, Opelousas, LA 70570).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc



Mon

Jan 06

Visitation

Melancon Funeral Home
4708 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570

Mon

Jan 06

Rosary

Melancon Funeral Home
4708 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570

Mon

Jan 06

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
3681 LA-104, Opelousas, LA 70570

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