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Larry White
June 26, 2025
Tremendously missed, often thought about.
Bryant gibbs
August 12, 2024
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Tina Rawbone Simpson
August 5, 2024
Daddy I'm gonna Forever Miss you but the memories I have of You and Mama and Me will Alway's be with Me I Love You Daddy Forever
Madeline Parker-Ambrose
July 22, 2024
My deepest condolences are extended to the family. Lea/ Black was a known and respected barber in the Lower ninth ward for many years. He was loyal and kind to his customers as well...I remember when my father was ill and couldn´t physically come to the shop how he came to the house and cut his hair; unfortunately, when he passed away "Lee" gave him his last hair cut. Rest well our friend, your kindness will always be well remembered!
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Larry White
July 14, 2024
RIP MY friend, mentor, motivator, confidant and great story teller. You always gave me great advice and encouragement. I always listened to you and found ways to use everything you told me. Thank you sir, I appreciate everything.
Ronald Singleton
July 9, 2024
I met mr Lee in 1994 ,he was always a kind person,we would sit in the barber shop and talk about any and everything for hours,He was a great friend to me and will be forever remembered and missed,I thank God that he came into my Life. Get your rest until we meet again on the other side.
Cindy Johnson
July 3, 2024
Mr. Lea was such a kind person, been knowing him all my life. He service three generations of my family with haircuts, my father, brothers and son. May God be the glory. Condolences to the family and I pray that God continue to bless all of you.
Terrel Leflore
July 3, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and grandchildren may God continue to bless those wonderful memories we enjoyed with him Terrel and Lynda Leflore.
Fred Bates
July 3, 2024
Mr. Lea was my barber, neighbor, and one of the coolest dudes in the 9th Ward. Loved him and the entire family. Prayers for peace and comfort from the Bates family. Benton Street love!
Sade McGhee
July 3, 2024
My condolences to family and friends. My Dad and Lea were close, he enjoyed spending time with him when he was in Mississippi, and spoke highly of him. May he rest in peace.
Lorraine
July 2, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joan Gardner
July 2, 2024
Prayers and my sincerest condolences
Kimberly Marchand
July 2, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Thelma Lea Alexander
July 2, 2024
Daddy, I love you and miss you
Dwight McGhee
July 2, 2024
My GOD bless you and your family, Lea and I had wonderful memories and great times and he will be missed! Love Marsha & Dwight.
Raphael Cassimere, Jr.
July 1, 2024
I knew Hilton, or "Lee," as I usually called him, most of his life. We grew up in the Lower 9, attended Macarty School, where he was known as "George's little brother." He was my barber for more than 50 years. He gave my son his first haircut. For the past few years, my wife and I looked forward to his serving us every other Thursday. Even after he relocated uptown following Hurricane Katrina, many customers from the old neighborhood followed him. He had a fantastic memory and was a source of information of old friends.
I often said that the producers of the movie, "Barbershop" must have visited his shop because there were so many similarities and character scenes that I observed there. He was a constant for more than 60 years working with more than a dozen other barbers. He will be sorely missed by many loved ones and friends.
My wife, Inez, and son, Raphael Martin, send our deep condolences to his daughters, grandchildren and other family members, friends and neighbors.
Leroy Fair Jr
July 1, 2024
I met Lea at Macarthy Elementary School New Orleans La we were youngsters who became friends for life.
Leroy Fair Jr
July 1, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Corliss Butler
July 1, 2024
Thelma my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time I am so sorry for your loss Mr.Lea was well known and respected in the lower ninth ward community his barber shop was one of the many memories from our childhood,may he rest in peace.
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