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Raynard Williams Obituary

Raynard "Dooda" Williams, Jr., a student at L. B. Landry High School, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 15. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. "Dooda", as he was affectionately known to family and friends, enjoyed dancing, rapping, and playing video games. Raynard loved to play basketball and looked forward to trying out for his high school team next year. Beloved son of Raynard L. Williams, Sr. and Anndrea Q. Robinson. Stepson of Solomon Nixon. Loving grandson of Ann Robinson, Andrea Green, Narobia Fisher, India Liminex, and Oscar Williams, Sr. Great grandson of the late Obea Robinson, Sr., Bessie Robinson, Eddie and Mildred Green. Devoted brother of Ryda Williams, Rayanna, Caden, and Rivers Williams. Nephew of the late Jamal and Darrion Douglas. Raynard is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also faculty, staff, and students of L. B. Landry High School are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10:00a.m. Pastors James Nelson Brown, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face masks are recommended.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2024.

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Mrs. Sonya Williams

April 1, 2024

My condolences to family

dakayla

March 28, 2024

I love you Doo, I never thought this would ever happen to u everyday I think about what happened to uu I cant even focus on school knowing ur really gone. I pray God and Jesus heals your family. but doo can you do me a favor and look down and let your family know your with them.I been knowing u since grade. I just prayed for uu nd your family

isaiah

March 28, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. i´ll always think about u ray till we meet again i never got too see u again i love u bro.

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