Joey Daniel Lopez

Abbeville-A Funeral Service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. Saint Charles St. Abbeville, for Joey “Jo Jo” Daniel Lopez, 17, on Monday October 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM who passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Regional Medical Center. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home on Monday October 28, 2024 from 11:00 AM until time of the service. 

Pastor Ryan Johnson of Our Savior's Church Abbeville Campus, will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will take place at a later date.

JoJo was a truly extraordinary son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and so much more. The moment he entered a room, his vibrant spirit lit it up, and his smile radiated warmth and authenticity. To know JoJo was to embrace a love that was impossible to resist. His infectious charisma and boundless joy left everyone around him overflowing with laughter and love. 

JoJo had a passion for life that was palpable—whether he was riding dirt bikes, immersed in video games, or creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. His heart belonged especially to his nieces and nephews, who adored him just as fiercely as he adored them. Whenever someone faced a rough day, they knew they could count on JoJo to lift their spirits with a perfectly timed joke or a comforting hug. It was as if he had a gift for knowing just the right words to mend a heavy heart. 

A man of deep faith, JoJo devoted himself daily to strengthening his walk with Christ. His commitment was beautifully showcased on April 14th, 2024, when he celebrated his proudest moment—his baptism at Our Savior’s Church in Abbeville, LA. His guiding philosophy, “Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear,” was not just a saying; it was a way of life, a beacon that he followed with unwavering dedication. 

JoJo’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and faith—a reminder to us all to cherish every moment and to let our spirits shine just as he did. 

JoJo was born on November 15, 2006 in Abbeville. He is survived by his parents; mother, Casey A. Lopez and Keith Huntsberry; father, Joey Lopez; his sisters; Cailyn Adams (Joseph) and Chloe' Bengtson; brothers, Connor (LaSabria), Justin, Jacob, and Jared (Mikali) Lopez; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cord Adams, Sr. (Shelia) and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel “Honey” Lopez (Maggie “Grams”); his Godparents: Jade Adams and Janelle Lopez; his best friends, Cordell Campbell, Zion Campbell, and Messiah Darensberg, and his girlfriend, Aliza Green. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and several spoiled pets. 

He is preceded in death by Grandparents Mrs. Christine and Ronnie Judy; Uncle, Cord “Pye” Adams; Aunt, Candace Adams, and many beloved pets.