Paul Melvin Roussel Sr.

October 20, 1931 - November 12, 2019

Paul Melvin Roussel, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was 88, and a resident of Reserve, LA. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a carpenter all of his life, working at Godchaux Sugar Refinery, and then with the St. John School Board until his retirement. Beloved spouse of Sylvia Weber Roussel. Father of Paul “Doona” Roussel, Jr. (Paula), Terrilyn Loupe (Troy) and Danny Roussel (Tammy). Son of the late Robert and Myrza Brignac Roussel. Brother of Marian Roussel Entremont, Myrza “Nookie” Roussel Ruiz, and the late Norris Roussel, Esther Roussel Heltz, Robert Roussel, Jr., Ruby Roussel, Sr., Emma Roussel Laiche, Marie Roussel Klibert, Russel Roussel, William Roussel, Terry Roussel and Brent Roussel. Father-in-law of the late Julie Haydel Roussel. Grandfather of Lori Zeringue (Kirk), Hallie Waguespack (Britt), Walter Barado, III (Desireé), Arielle Collins (Ryan), Seth Roussel, David Bryan (Jessica), Kara Lear (Jonathan), Candi Mitchell (Joel), and Sandi Keller. Great-grandfather of Skyler, Emilia, Baylor, Brewer, Blair, Joseph, Kinley, Connor, Charlotte, Olivia, Bransen, Briggs, Brooks, and Tenlie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Hwy 44, Reserve at 11:30 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery.