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Commodore Wilson Obituary

Commodore Waddell Wilson, age 92 years on Thursday, November 25, 2003 at 9:40 AM. Son of the late Horace P. and Carrie Monroe Wilson. Husband of the late Mildred L. Quave Wilson. Beloved father of Brent Lawrence Wilson, Esquire of Atlanta, Georgia and Cheryl Q. Wilson Cramer. Brother of the late Lawrence R. and Delmas P. Wilson. Grandfather of Daniel N. Cramer and Terrahney Q. Wilson. Father-in-law of Trojanell Bordenave Wilson and Daniel N. Cramer. Brother-in-law of Myrtle B. Davis and Frank Bridges. Also survived by cousins and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors and members of Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Beecher Memorial United Church of Christ, St. Luke Episcopal Church, members of The Townsmen Club, Inc., NAACP New Orleans Branch, New Orleans Retired Teachers Association, Dillard University Alumni, National Association of Retired Postal Employees, Prince Hall Masonic Lodge No. 21, F&AM, Friends of Amistad, Realization, Inc., Southern University, New Orleans and Elarbee, Thompson, SAPP and Wilson, LLP of Atlanta, GA. Also Women and Men Who Care, Inc. are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Visitation from 9:00 AM to10:30 AM at Central United Church of Christ, 2401 Bienville Street, Rev. Wilmer Brown, Officiating. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Arrangements by Louisiana Undertaking Company, Inc. Robert P. Francois, President, Jeffery K. Jenkins, Director.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 28, 2003.

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Joseph Shorter

December 1, 2003

Margie and I are saddened to learn of Mr. Wilson's passing on to Glory. He was a great man who cared about others in a special manner. While he was here his generosity was quiet but deep. I have many fond memories of Mr. Wilson as we would serve on the finance committee at Central. On every meeting he would inquire regarding the status of our sons and frequently would make himself available to the needs of others. We all miss him dearly, but we know that he is now in receipt of his eternal rest at the right hand of God in heaven. Yes, he is lost to all of us but be comforted in the knowledge that he is watching over us and is busy preparing our way to join him in Glory.

Dirliska Williams

November 28, 2003

Just wish there were some special words to say to you today; The sort of words that might somehow take loneliness away. It may be just that knowing how much others really care can bring your heart an inner peace and ease the longing there. Take care.

With heartfelt sympathy,



Dirliska Williams

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