Rev. Harold Vernon Roussell, Sr., beloved Pastor of Greater New Salem Baptist Church of Houma, LA was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Pastor Roussell was a graduate of Union Baptist Theological Seminary. He retired from Schlumburger Energy Services as a diesel mechanic, and later from Jefferson Parish Public School System as a plant manager. On December 1, 1978, he became an ordained minister. He was installed as the pastor of Greater New Salem Baptist Church on January 6, 1991 where he served faithfully for over 27 years. Beloved husband of Azalea Mallory Roussell. Devoted father of Tonia Clark, Shannon (David) Green, Kayshal Johnson, Harold V. (Apryl) Roussell, Jr., Ryan Roussell, and Ralph Edwards II (Kimberly Cadres, companion). Loving grandfather of Justin, Jada, Jordan and Jena Clark, Alexandria and David Green, Jr., Derrick and Alexis Washington, Alanna Roussell, Brianna Gipson, Layla Pongrez, Brooklyn Edwards, and Xaiver Clute. Son of the late Rev. Ernest Roussell, Sr. and Beulah Gasper Roussell. Brother of Owen, Hazel Ann, Hilton Sr., Glen Sr., and Joel Roussell, Sr., and the late Leona R. William, Mable R. Patterson, Ernest, Jr., Vada and Dewey Roussell. Son in-law of Herbert Moore, Jr., and Rev. Joseph and Audrey Weber; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater New Salem B.C., Mt. Pilgrim B.C., St. Stephen M.B.C. , Evening Star M.B.C., Little Zion #3 B.C. and all neighboring churches; employees of Jefferson Parish School Board, City of Gretna, United Healthcare, Southern Credit Recovery, Children’s Hospital, Schlumburger Entergy Services, Entergy, and Ochsner Medical Center; members of Westside Missionary Baptist Association, O.J. Dunn F&AM #85, and Mt. Pilgrim Chapter #35 are invited to attend the Wake Service at Greater New Salem Baptist Church, 818 Lafayette St. Houma, LA on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 7:00p.m.; Remains will lie in state from 4p.m.-7p.m.; Rev. Hayward Sims, officiating. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA, Under Auspices of Westside Missionary Baptist Association, Rev. Dr. Orin Devon Grant, Sr., President; Rev. Dr. Norman N. Francis, Host Pastor, officiating. VIEWING WILL BE HELD FROM 8a.m.-10a.m. ONLY Interment: Westlawn Park Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
