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Jimmie "Curly" Hills Sr.

Jimmie "Curly" Hills Sr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

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Jimmie Hills Obituary

Jimmie Hills Sr., "Curly" a lifelong resident of New Orleans, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2020 at the age of 66. Jimmie was a retired carpenter and dedicated member of Shiloh Fellowship Baptist Church and was well known for his love of fishing and living his life to the fullest all while being a well-dressed man. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hannah Hills, father, Dave Lane, sister, Geraldine Cojoe and brother, James F. Lane. He leaves to cherish his memories, his faithful companion Ruby Lee Badon, stepmother Magnolia Rayfor, 2 sisters (maternal) Dorothy Lawrence and Beatrice Dunbar, 18 (paternal) brothers and sisters, 4 children: Chiquita Willis, Jimmie Hills Jr., Jermaine Jackson and Jamieca Hills, 3 Godchildren: Dedra Walker, Janae Walker and Raoul Mason Jr. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren , 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Due to COVID-19, please follow social distancing guidelines and a mask is required to attend service. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a graveside ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 at 11:00 am. Repast to follow at the Downman Plaza Banquet Hall, 4701 Downman Rd. Arrangements D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26, 2020.

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Albert hills

May 27, 2023

Sending condolences from Albert Hills. Rest Peacefully.

JEANNETTE Lang Rayford MELTON

June 26, 2020

My dearest brother I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your own homegoing
.... I'm glad I was there share sister and brother time .... Physically is like you I was there.... Spiritually we connected while was there and that is what I will always remember the time that I was there with you.... I love you I will miss you ....

Lillie

June 24, 2020

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerest condolences, Lillie, Mary (Marie), Sam Crawford and the rest of our family. God Bless, we send our love.

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