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Ned Wilson Obituary

Ned Ross Wilson, Sr., a United States Army, Vietnam Veteran and retired land surveyor, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital at the age of 76 with his family at his side. Born and grew up in Eupora, MS and lived in the Mandeville/Covington area for 41 years. Loving husband of Marion Favret Wilson for 44 years. Devoted father of Ned R. Wilson, Jr. and his wife Clara, and the late Brett Joseph Wilson. Brother of Wanda Rossi, Vida Roy, Nancy Roy, Louis Roy, and the late Robert Roy. Grandfather of Cameron and Cayden Wilson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend A Celebration of Life Service at First Baptist Church, 1895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville on Thursday, January 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services will take place the following day on Friday, January 10 at 3:00 pm. Visitation at the church on Friday from 1:00 pm until service time. Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2014.

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Bridget Dawson

January 11, 2014

Marion - I am so sorry about Ned. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gayle and Tom Cunningham

January 10, 2014

Please accept our heart felt condolences Marion. We cherish the memories of Ned who touched many people, a life well lived.

Peggy MItchell Stafford

January 9, 2014

Marion, sorry that I want be able to attend the service for Ned but I've been sick for the last 3 weeks. I am so sorry and he will be surely missed by you and the family. Ned was like a brother to Mother and she always thought of him as her son. My prays are with you and God will watch over each day. He will be surely missed. Love you Ned.

Bert Fontcuberta

January 9, 2014

Will miss you answering your phone "Ned Here!" Our Heavenly Father has called you home to survey more clouds in Heaven to join your relatives, friends & other Surveyors in Heaven. May he welcome you to his kingdom & comfort those left here on Earth. Your Legacy of Surveys on the Northshore will always remain a part of our history as well as your memory in the hearts you touched RIP my ole' Friend..

Linda and M.C. Little

January 8, 2014

Keeping you in prayer at this time of great loss,

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