Mr. Paul Ira Derouseau, Sr. was born June 27, 1945 in New York.  He departed this earthly life on March 22, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dora Derouseau.

He is survived by his children, Kyle and Paul Ira Derouseau, Jr.; granddaughter, Kayla Derouseau; siblings, Yvonne (Bruce) Barton, Joann Spikes, and Gordan (Patricia "Patty") Derouseau; honorary daughter and granddaughter, Neva and Nicole Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Burial will be held at Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.