Arthur Wilford Washington Jr.

Arthur Wilford Washington Jr., 83, departed this life on January 5, 2018 at Baptist Springhill Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Arthur was a lifelong resident of New Orleans until 2005, when he relocated to Cabot, Arkansas after hurricane Katrina. A decorated Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army. Retiree of 42 years from Sysco Foods of Harahan, La. Arthur is survived by 4 sons Kevin, Clifford, Walter and Wayne Washington. One daughter Karen Washington, 4 daughter in-laws Lucille Washington, Dinah Celestine, Ann Washington, Brigitte Cottrell-Washington, 2 sisters Rita Washington and Alma Easley, 1 sister in-laws Henrietta Washington, 30 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. David Catholic Church, 5617 St. Claude Ave., New. Orleans, La. 70117, beginning 10 am. Very Rev. Oswald P. Pierre-Jules, Jr., SSJ, V.F., celebrant. Church Viewing 9 am to 10 am. Interment Resthaven Memorial Park. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045.