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Elray Bartney Sr.

1935 - 2019

Elray Bartney Sr. obituary, 1935-2019, River Ridge, LA

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson Inc.

11112 Jefferson Hwy

River Ridge, Louisiana

Elray Bartney Obituary

Elray Bartney Sr. was born to the union of Zeno and Delia M. Bartney on Nov 7, 1935, in Vacherie Louisiana. After high school he enlisted and served in the United States Navy. Elray was married to Joyce Scie and to their union were born 7 children. Elray is survived by his children Renee B. Gray, Daryle (Kim) Bartney, Treva (Anthony) Cola, Elray (Tayisa) Bartney II, Monique (Melvin) Knox and Darnell Bartney, and 18 grandchildren. Elray was also blessed with many great grandchildren and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Zeno and Delia Bartney, his son Elray Jr., his sister Pearl Watson and his brother Lowray Bartney. Elray was a proud Navy veteran, who supported the American Legion and was one of the best dressed veterans in the organization. Services and burial are private and for immediate family only. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 2 to May 3, 2019.

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Janet Watson Cloudet

May 5, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Elray Always was the best dressed, kindest, coolest, handsome man that I have ever met. He Never changed as land as I have known him. Rest in Peace my dear cousin......Love you dearly. Janet Watson Cloudet

R. Mundell

May 3, 2019

Our condolences to the family and friends. Keep close in mind and heart all the fond and fun memories of him and reflect on them often. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.

May 2, 2019

Sorry for your great loss. As you reflect on cherished memories may you take comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help you in your time of sorrow (1pet 5:6,7)

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