Earnest Antoine Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 9, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Earnest Antoine of Opelousas, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Earnest Antoine or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Louis Antoine and Hester Bryant Antoine; his siblings, Virgie Lee Jones, Joyce Ann Joubert, Anita Malveaux, Helen Lois Joubert, Edward Louis Antoine and Adam Antoine; his nephews, Alvin "June" Jones, Jr., James "Jimmy" Thierry and Thomas "Tommy" Thierry; his grandparents, Yancy and Alberta Williams Antoine; his parents-in-law, Freddie Pelican, Sr. and Graceful Benjamin Pelican Johnson; and his godchildren, Shelia Bryant and Ruthell Denton.

He is survived by: his wife Pelican Antoine of Opelousas, LA; his children, Paul G. Antoine (Stephanie) of Opelousas, LA and Karen Antoine Miller of Opelousas, LA; his sisters, Wilma Thierry (John) of Opelousas, LA, Rosa Lee Bass of Shreveport, LA and Vera Burleigh (Ray) of Houston, TX.; his grandchildren, LaShandra Owens Mayon (Carlton "Billy") of Opelousas, LA, Shania Colomb of Carencro, LA, Briana Stelly of Opelousas, LA, Porsche Joseph of Scott, LA, Cierra Stelly of Opelousas, LA, Kerry Owens (Cortney) of Marinette, WI, Carl Owens (Jennifer) of Opelousas, LA, Paul Germany Antoine of Opelousas, LA, Briant Owens of Opelousas, LA and Brian Owens of Opelousas, LA; and his godchildren, Gloria Chenier of Opelousas, LA and Sheba Perry of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by twenty three great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren.