Larry W. Harper's obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

Larry W. Harper

2026

Opelousas, Louisiana

Larry W. Harper's obituary  in Opelousas, Louisiana

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Larry W. Harper Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Larry W. Harper of Opelousas, Louisiana, born in Trenton, Tennessee, who passed away. 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 Larry W. Harper to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Larry's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his wife Drucella "Drucie" Frugé Harper; and his parents, James Marion and Martha E. Uselton Harper. He is survived by: his children, John Harper of Baton Rouge and Tina Harper Gilliam (Ronald) of Trenton, TN; his stepdaughter Denise Castille Miller of Denham Springs; his grandchildren, Brandie L. Gilliam of Shelbyville, KY and Keri Beth Gilliam of Milan, TN; his stepgrandchildren, Rachel Miller of Denham Springs and Joseph "Kyle" Miller of Denham Springs; his great grandchildren, Coby Rainey of Shelbyville, KY. and Mya Mae McCann of Milan, TN; and his sister Sandra Harper Marks (Wayne) of Opelousas. He is also survived by nephews, nieces and cousins.

A graveside service was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Bellevue Memorial Park (4833 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc



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Jan 12

Graveside service

Bellevue Memorial Park
4833 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570

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