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MONROE Mr. Louis Simon Monroe departed this life Friday March 31, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio at sunset. He was born October 8, 1932 in Hazlehurst, Ms. Louis joined the United States Marine Corps and served a four year tour of duty. Louis was a Barber for over 50 years; his business was located at 1303 Lyons St. Louis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Howard Monroe. Louis is survived by his daughter, Lorna K. Monroe of New Orleans, LA., loving sister & caregiver Doris M. Warren of New Orleans LA./ Columbus, OH., (4) brothers, Effort (Doris), Walter (Deanna), Alvin (Jackie) all of Columbus, OH., Robert of Hazlehurst, Ms. and the late Jessie Frank Monroe. sister-in-law, Eula Howard and Willie Mae Monroe, brother-in-law Herman Howard, both of New Orleans, LA., and a host of nieces, nephews & cousins & special friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Carver Desire Baptist Church, 3301 Montegut Street New Orleans, LA. At 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00. Interment: Providence Cemetery. Rev. James R. Willis Jr. Officiating. Arrangements by Rhodes United Fidelity, 2929 Scenic Hwy.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 7, 2006.

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Lorraine Triplett

April 8, 2006

To Lorna with all my love, I know that God is with you. Remember that joy comes in the morning.



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Wesliane Kidd

April 8, 2006

To Lorna and Family, May God bless and keep you in your time of need. You are in our prayers.



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Benjamin & Christine Hatcher

April 7, 2006

A great man has left us too soon, but when God calls for his angels it is time to go home. We will dearly miss you.

Carol Butler Bailey

April 7, 2006

To the Monroe Family and Carver Desire Baptist Church:



May God continue to bless and comfort each of you during this time of bereavement.



Finally, Monroe and Doris are together again!

Angela Leon

April 7, 2006

To the Monroe Family, You have my deepest sympathy.......He will be sadly missed. Lived directly across the street from Doris and Monroe on Touro Street.

Ruth Monroe Rawls

April 3, 2006

Uncle Louis, you will be sorely missed by me, your niece.

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