Darrell James Thomas Obituary
We announce the death of Darrell James Thomas (Opelousas, Louisiana), who passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 70. Darrell will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Wilton Thomas, and Selena Miles Thomas, Sr.; and his siblings, Rev. Joseph Thomas, Sr., Rev. Robert Thomas, Sr., Wilton Thomas, Jr. and Lori Ann Green.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Bellard Thomas of Church Point, LA; his children, Damien Thomas (Shacoria) of Opelousas, LA, Ferandon Lewis of Church Point, LA, Chastity Renee Sterling (Mark) of Lafayette, LA, Deundra Nicole Bellard of Church Point, LA, Wallace Alexander, Curtis Alexander (Porsha), Tanesha Bellard of Liburn, GA and Dominique Alexander of Lafayette, LA; his sisters, Savannah Griffin of Port Arthur, TX, Mary Jackson of Opelousas, LA, Barbara West of Opelousas, LA, Selena Clemons (Frank) of Lake Charles, LA and Alonzetta Gabriel of Springfield, MA; his sister-in-law Barbara Thomas of Opelousas, LA; and his godchildren, Damon Adams of Raleigh, NC, Ashanti Newman of Opelousas, LA and Latoya Shallow of California.
