John Richlee Valentine

John Richlee Valentine, age 57 of Olla, LA was born on May 4, 1967 at Alexandria, LA to the union of his parents John Earl Valentine and Orelia Jeanever Garrett Valentine and he passed from this life on March 29, 2025 at the Touro Infirmary and Medical Center in New Orleans following a brief illness. 

John was always involved in the affairs of his beloved community, Olla, LA.  John never met a stranger and always had a heart to serve.He was a member of the Priesthood MM Steel Horse Chapter of the Straight Road Full Gospel Church. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Valentine; his brother, Jeff Valentine and his sisters, Dana and Brenda Valentine.

He was a dedicated Captain of the Olla Volunteer Fire Department for over twenty years. The greatest love of his life was his children and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Patricia Valentine; Olla, LA ;  his son, Michael Valentine (Christie) of Olla; his daughter, Kayce Valentine (Daniel Dykes) of Jena; five grandchildren, Savannah, Justin, Derek, Christian and Kaydance.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Straight Road Full Gospel Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the church.

In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made to Riser & Son Funeral Home by calling (318)649 2311, to help defray funeral expenses.