Services for Roland J. Abshire Sr. “Pop” will be at 11AM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Olla, Olla, LA with Bro. Gregory Bellew, Rev. David Gomez and Bro. Glenn Brooks officiating. Visitation will be from 5PM until 9PM, Tuesday, June 21st and from 10AM until time of service at 11AM, Wednesday, June 22nd at the church under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Roland J. Abshire Sr. “Pop”, 83, of Olla, LA passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Jena Nursing & Rehab. He was an avid hunter and story teller. Everyone knew of him loved him. He loved the family dog, Teddy. He was a beloved foster father for many years. In lieu of flower arrangements, donations can be made to Wanda Abshire or Brittney Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father, Ozar “Red” Abshire; mother, Beulah G. Abshire; daughter, Tina Louise Rodriquez; son, Roland J. Abshire Jr.; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Cruz; and grandson, Tyson Abshire.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Wanda S. Abshire; 2 sons, Anthony James Abshire Sr. and Huey Paul Abshire; 3 daughters, Colinda Marie McLaughlin (Louis), Jamica Kaye Breaux and Brittney Brooks (Joshua); 2 stepsons, Marvin Wayne Baum (Christy) and Dennis Warren Baum (Nikki); grandchildren, Robert, Louis, Dina, Anthony Jr., Breanna, Destiny, Sasha, Coey, Summer, Dolores, Dennis, Kacey, Coby, Mary, Jason, Thomas, Dustin, Joshua, Joel and Corbin; a multitude of beloved great grands, nieces and nephews; and sister, Judy Dupuis (Lonnie).
Pallbearers will be Tracy Howard, Curry Chelette, Aaron Chelette, Shane McDaniel, Joshua Baum and Joe Baum. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason and Thomas Brooks.