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Billy Wilford Obituary

Billy Ray Wilford, Jr. ""Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity'' on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 8:55 A.M. Son of Melvina Evans and Billy Ray Wilford, Sr. Devoted companion Kentrell Gilmore. Father of Billy and Centrell Wilford. Stepfather Charmaine Gilmore. Grandson of Herbert and Alberta Simmons, Rosa M. and Thomas J.Wilford, Sr. and the late Joseph Mark. Brother of Shelita and Freddie Wilford, Alfred Evans and Johnell Collins. Also survived by a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins other Relatives and Friends. Age: 27 years. A native of New Orleans, LA. and a resdient of Marrero, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of Second St. John B.C. and all neighboring Churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service from DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 W. B. Expressway, Marrero, LA. on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Vernon Joshua - Officiating. (NO WAKE) Visitation from 9:00 A.M. until service time. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2002.

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