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Don Whitfield Sr. Obituary

Don Lewis Whitfield, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at age 73. A public visitation will be held on Sept. 7 at Greater King David Baptist Church, 222 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 9:00 a.m. until celebration of life services begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Winnfield Memorial Park. Premier funeral services have been entrusted to Winnfield Funeral Home of Baton Rouge.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2024.

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Bertha Rogers

September 7, 2024

May God guide you through during these times as grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Don will be missed.

Lavone Hatch

September 6, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

7

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Greater King David Baptist Church

222 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Sep

7

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater King David Baptist Church

222 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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Winnfield Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

7221 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

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