John Gilbert Offord's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Opelousas, Louisiana

John Gilbert Offord

October 7, 1939 - October 18, 2025 (86 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

John Gilbert Offord's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Opelousas, Louisiana

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John Gilbert Offord

October 7, 1939 - October 18, 2025 (86 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

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John Gilbert Offord Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Gilbert Offord of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Gilbert Offord to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Ruby Lee Coleman Offord; his parents, Maggie Montgomery Johnson and Simon Offord, Sr.; his sons, Carl Dwayne Offord and Alvin Charles Coleman; and his siblings, Clara West, David Lee Johnson, Henry Alfred Johnson and Simon Offord, Jr..

He is survived by: his children, John P. Offord (Barbara) of Breaux Bridge, LA, Jessie Offord of Opelousas, LA, James Coleman of Washington, LA, Anthony Coleman, Sr. (Harnetta) of Opelousas, LA., Darrel Offord (Loretta) of Opelousas, LA., Pam Offord of Opelousas, LA, Bridget Gibson of Opelousas, LA, Linda C. Williams of Lafayette, LA, Dianh Mason (Tyrone) of Jacksonville, FL and Annie Ruth Coleman of Seattle, WA.; and his siblings, Charles Johnson of Opelousas, LA, Bobby Johnson of Opelousas, LA, Gary Offord of Opelousas, LA, Allen Offord of Seattle, WA, Barbara Johnson and Linda Johnson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williams Funeral Homes



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Oct 31

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Williams Funeral Home - Opelousas
817 E South St, Opelousas, LA 70571

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Nov 01

Visitation

Greater Shiloh Baptist Church
217 LA-10, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Nov 01

Celebration of life

Greater Shiloh Baptist Church
217 LA-10, Opelousas, LA 70570

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