William Decatur ROUSSEL

William Decatur Roussel, Jr., passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2005. Age 71 years. Loving father of William D. Roussel III. Brother of Sedley Roussel Alpaugh, James H. Roussel, and the late Marie H. Roussel. Son of the late William Decatur Roussel and Sedley Hayward Roussel. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi, 631 State St., New Orleans, LA., on Friday, December 30, 2005 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation on Friday at church from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Please sign and view the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com Published in The Times-Picayune from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.