Eulis E. Montpelier

Funeral services for Mr. Eulis E. Montpelier, 84, of Harrisonburg, LA will be held at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Bro. Todd Tucker, Bro. David Poole and Bro. Kevin Green officiating. Interment will follow at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Mr. Montpelier was born October 29, 1925 in Jonesville, LA and passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a resident of Harrisonburg, a Plumber, and a charter member of 57 years of the Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. He proudly served in the Navy, and was a WWII veteran. His passion in life was Church, Family, Fishing and Hunting. He was always there for his famiy, friends, or anyone in need. He was preceded in Death by: Parents-A. D. Montpelier and Annie Madron Wilson Montpelier Three sons-Louis E. Montpelier, Rev. Elvis M. Montpelier and Ronnie L. Montpelier One brother-Otis Montpelier One sister-in-law-Elsie Montpelier Survivors include: Wife of 62 years, Emma Mize Montpelier of Harrisonburg, La. Son-Lionel Montpelier and wife Johnnie of Jonesville, La. Son-Maurice Montpelier and wife Joyce of Aimwell, La. Son-Shelby Montpelier and wife Rita of Amoich, La. Son-Rev. Gary Montpelier and wife Rhonda of Amoich, La. Son-Marvin Montpelier and wife Cheryl of Harrisonburg, La. Daughter-Shannon Mayo and husband Daniel of Monroe, La. Daughter-Jean Jones and husband DeWayne of Jigger, La. Daughter-Sandra Barnett and Daniel of Gulfport, Miss. Brother-LaRue and wife Audrey Montpelier of Harrisonburg, La. Sister-LaRado and husband Marion Rutledge of Jonesville, La. Sister-in-law-Marie Montpelier Honorary Son-Wayne Reeves of Sicily Island, La. Honorary Daughter-Pat Erwin of Iowa, La. He was also survived by 25 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren A host of nieces and nephews. The Pallbearers will be his sons-Lionel Montpelier, Maurice Montpelier, Shelby Montpelier, Rev. Gary Montpelier, Marvin Montpelier, and Wayne Reeves. The Grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church beginning at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Eulis E. Montpelier

October 29, 1925 - January 3, 2010