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Jesse James Obituary

Mr. Jesse James entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2003. Son of the late Arcel and Mary James. Wife of Betty McGee James. Father of Meryl Delatte (Wendell), Brenda Wilson (Rodney), Mona Rose (Stanley), Patsy James (Kermit), Dawanna Thomas and the late Jesse James, Jr. Brother of Claricie Conerly and the late Reddie Mae Williams. Also survived by (14) grandchildren, (11) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, officers and members of Greater Bright Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church and Little Mt. Olive Baptist Church are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Bright Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church, 4257 Dale Street. Rev. Thomas E. Keys, Jr. - officiating. Visitation on Saturday at the church from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements by ESTELLE J. WILSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2715 Danneel Street Betty P. Wilson-DeJoie/Director Information: 895-4903

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 24, 2003.

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Laura Matthews

November 5, 2003

Betty, you have my deepest sympathies in the lost of your husband. He was a sweet person and he will truly be missed. Remember weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Laura

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