Photo courtesy of Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna
Avondale, Louisiana
1929 - 2017 (Age 88)
Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr., completed his earthly journey and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 88. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rev. Waits was the pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of Avondale, LA and...
Read MoreRest in Power with the Ancestors Papa Waits! One Love
Randall Ard
October 20, 2025 | Houston, TX | Son
Love and miss you more than words can say....
Valencia Gibbs
October 20, 2023 | Athens, GA | Grandchild
Praying for you all
October 29, 2017
Rest in Heaven Reverend Waits
Rechell Pierre
October 27, 2017 | Westwego, LA
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers of strength and endurance during this difficult time. Keanna, you know I love you all dearly. Wishing I could be there to pay my respect to Papa.. Know that in my absence, I am there with you in spirit..
Valencia "Pyie" Gibbs Crayton
October 27, 2017 | Athens, GA
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12 NIV
Walden & carolyn Carter
October 27, 2017 | Waggaman, LA
My Condolences To The Waits Family..R.I.H
Ann Savage
October 27, 2017 | Avondale, LA
Papa Waits I thank you for the few good times I had at your house and Church, I thank you for the love and kindness your sons and daughter have shown me , May you rest in Power with The Ancestors, RaSpect! I Love you Jake , stay strong and healthy my good brother!
Randall Ard Sr.
October 27, 2017 | Houston, TX
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of unconditional love,
console your grieving heart during
the loss of your dear beloved one.
May the family forever cherish
the fondest memories shared together.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of tender mercies, carry
your burdens and give you the
needed strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)
TE, New Orleans, Louisiana
October 27, 2017