May God bless you and your...
May God be with you.
Irma Ford
October 12, 2013 | Avondale, LA
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Willie Wilkinson
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jun 19, 1938 – Oct 1, 2013
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BORN
June 19, 1938
DIED
October 1, 2013
LOCATION
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Willie "Big Will" "Paw-Paw Mr. Willie Wilkinson, at the age of 74, was called home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, October 4, 2013 at home in Avondale, La. He was born in Jackson, La. to the late Joseph Wilkinson and Patsy Kettle. He was a graduate of Clinton High and attended Grambling State University. He was a construction worker for 50 years and retired as foremen from Blueh Construction. He always had a word for anybody regardless, to who it was. He will be missed by all whom crossed his path. Willie leaves to cherish his many memories: his devoted wife of 53 yrs, Shirley B. Wilkinson; his 4 children: Willie, Kevin ( Marilyn) of Baton Rouge, Monday Wilkinson of California and Dorothea (Dorie) W. Montgomery; grandchildren: Jerome Mealey,Sr., Chelsea Wilkinson, Joshua and Jalen Montgomery; one great-grandson: Jerome Mealey,Jr.; Godchild: Shelia S. Craig of Austin; 3 sister-in-laws: Zerlee Jones, Susan Dominick- Walton of California, Barbara Peterson; 1 brother-in-law: Michael Brooks, Sr.; 2 Aunts: Ruby Miller of Illinois and Evelyn Sturgis of Austin. Also other relatives and friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 1:00p.m. at Dennis Mortuary 1812 Louisiana Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 12noon until service Rev. Gregory Ross, officiating. Burial will be private. Services entrusted to Dennis Mortuary, Dignified Personal Service, 1812 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. To sign guest book visit www.dennismortuaryservice.com
Special Thanks to Ochsner Oncology Dept., Concern Care Hospice and the neighbors from Coretta Drive.
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Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the lord my sole to keep.
no more pain or suffering
Veronica Allen
October 12, 2013 | LaPlace, LA
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To the Wilkinson Family you are in our prayers. I can see Mr. Willie sitting in his chair in his driveway waving. May God keep all of you doing this time. Love the Arbuthnot Family!
Suzette Arbuthnot
October 12, 2013 | Westwego, LA
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May God be with the fammily in your time of sorrow. I'll keep you in my prayers be strong.
Marilyn Howard
October 11, 2013 | Belle Rose, LA
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Hold on to GOD's unchanging hand in your time of loss,just remember he's in GOD's hands now,gone but never forgotten .Rest in peace Mr.Willie I'll miss you.
Jimmy Burks
October 11, 2013 | Dallas, TX
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May GOD strengthen your family in your time off loss, but have comfort knowing that GOD is saying welcome home my child job well done. I'll miss you Mr.Willie
Jimmy Burks Jr.
October 11, 2013 | Dallas, TX
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I am keeping your family in prayer. I will miss seeing Mr. Willie sitting in his favorite spot and hearing his voice calling my name whenever he saw me. His words of advice and encouragement will be remembered both by Reggie and Dottie.
Dorothy Shelton
October 10, 2013 | Avondale, LA
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I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am.
Gail Esteen
October 09, 2013 | New Orleans, LA
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