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Arthur Adolph "Mack" McElveen

Arthur McElveen Obituary

Arthur ""Mack'' Adolph McElveen on Saturday, December 16, 2006. Beloved husband of Joy Smith McElveen. Father of Arthur McElveen Watson. Son of the late Luther David Jordan McElveen and Cecil Harris Watts. Brother of Lucrettera Landers, the late Carmen Lane, Althea McElveen, Noel Gus, Gladys and Henry Watts. Nephew of Emma McElveen. Grandfather of Adriana Watson. Brother-in-law of Willie, Valerie, Arthur, Diana and Sandra Smith, Rev. Jerome Smith, Violet Ann Smith Falkins and Gloria Smith Hurd. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, great-great-nieces and -nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from Zion Hill B.C., 1126 North Robertson Street. Rev. Jerome Smith, officiating. Entombment Metairie Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Arrangements by MAGEE FUNERAL HOME. Rev. David M. Patin, Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 20, 2006.

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Elouise Robertson

December 28, 2006

My prayers are with you. Sorry I couldn't be with you for such a time as this. I miss you my friend and I know God is with you always. From one of your favorite students.

Shasta Butler, MSW

December 21, 2006

My deepest condolences to you and your family Dr. McElveen.

ElizabethandALVIN Butler

December 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Everett, Dianne Fondal & Family

December 20, 2006

Just look unto the hills from which your help come from the Lord who created the heaven and the earth. Lay your head upon his breast and he will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

AL.& PAULA CUTINO

December 20, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Robert Jones

December 20, 2006

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