Joseph Roy Carrier, Sr.

JOSEPH ROY CARRIER, SR. “LIVING LEGEND ROY CARRIER” February 11, 1947 to May 4, 2010 Lawtell, Louisiana Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Lawtell, LA., for Mr. Joseph R. Carrier, Sr., 63, God called the icon of Zydeco music home, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Opelousas General Health System, in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery, in Lawtell, Louisiana. Rev. Denis Osuagwa, C.M.F will officiate at the Mass of Christian burial. In, 1981 Roy, marked the establishment of Thursday night Zydeco jams at Roy's Lawtell, Louisiana club, The Offshore Lounge. The club show cased some of today’s hottest Zydeco bands. Roy will mostly be remembered for his talent, inspiration and wonderful teachings that put Zydeco music on the map. He will forever be in our hearts and he will truly be missed in the Zydeco community. Mourning his departure, yet cherishing his dear memories, is his loving companion, of 23 years, Louise Jackson of Lawtell, LA. He is also survived by his children, two sons, Joseph R. Carrier, Jr. (Misty) of Scott, LA., Troy D. Carrier of Lawtell, LA.; one step-son, Neil Williams of Lawtell, LA.; one daughter, Elaine Carrier of Houston, TX.; two step-daughters, Constance Jackson of Plaisance, LA and Clara Miller of Lawtell, LA; three brothers, Thomas Carrier (Teddy) of Church Point, LA., Joseph Floyd Carrier (Elvina) of Church Point, LA. and Clifton C. Carrier of Lawtell, LA.; four sisters, Laura Doolittle of Chicago, IL., Brenda Childs of Houston, TX., Linda Carrier of Houston, TX. and Irene Carrier of Lawtell, LA.; four god-children, Jada Fields of Opelousas, LA., Joseph Carrier of Baton Rouge, LA., Lamar Clifford of Baton Rouge, LA. and Jolene Carrier of Lafayette, LA.; eleven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and special friends. Mr. Carrier was preceded in death by his parents, Warren & Marie Carrier, one brother, Bill Carrier and one sister, Jolene Carrier. Visiting hours will be observed from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Monday, May 10, 2010, at St. Ann Catholic Church Hall, in Mallet, LA. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Visiting hours will also be observed from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Lawtell, LA. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037, is in charge of the arrangements. Share words of comfort with the Carrier family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net

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Joseph Roy Carrier, Sr.

February 11, 1947 - May 4, 2010