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Isaac Edward Jr.

1923 - 2017

Isaac Edward Jr. obituary, 1923-2017, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Isaac Edward Obituary

Isaac "Mr. Ike" Edward Jr., retired Army Air Corp of the 92nd Division, served during World War II. He was born in Washington, DC to the late Isaac Edward Sr. and Cednoia Anthony on May 1, 1923, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was the loving father of Isaac Edward III and Billy Williams (La Ronda Washington); the beloved brother of Wardell Washington; grandfather of seven grandchildren, Valeria George, Tony George, Vatease Watkins, Vance Williams, Chakana Mayo, Robert Jones and the late Billy Williams Jr. He also leaves to cherish his memories six great grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Traditional Mardi Gras Indian procession will follow funeral service. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guest book. Donations in his memory may be made to: Guardians Institute, 1930 Independence St. NOLA 70117

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 10 to Jul. 14, 2017.

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Queen Ressie

July 18, 2017

If the greatest gift is to love and be loved in return. You certainly received and gave love.

Queen Kalindah Laveaux

July 15, 2017

My condolences to the family. I am grateful to be apart of the Mardi Gras Indian tradition. I honor Mr. Ike and all those who created and preserved this tradition.

Shawn Lefort

July 15, 2017

Will be miss by many rest on flagboy Ike

Jonathan Valerie and Jonathan jr Rolland

July 13, 2017

MR. Ike, it was a pleasure being your neighbor. We really enjoyed every bit of your time. We will miss your good food and enjoy sitting and just talking to you. It was a pleasure being your friend. Thanks for the good memories and getting to meet the Indians. We are gonna miss you. We love you Mr. Ike! God bless you and your family.

July 13, 2017

Sincere condolences to your family. So very sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our prayers. Matt.6:9, 10

July 13, 2017

Please accept my sincerer condolences for your loss. May God's love be a source of comfort to you in the days ahead.

Raymond Perique

July 11, 2017

RIP from Raymond Perique Jr. Son of
Raymond Perique Sr. (Big Chief Butter Bowl of The Original Red White & Blue)
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July 11, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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Jul

15

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

Jul

15

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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