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William Montgomery Obituary

William Montgomery, Jr., age 76, affectionately known as "Uncle William" and "Coach Montgomery", transitioned on Saturday, August 17, 2024. William was a native of New Orleans, LA and attended Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. He was born on August 21, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Daisy J. Montgomery, Sr., and 2 siblings, Marshall and Ophelia "Gail" Montgomery. He leaves to cherish his memories 4 children, Rhonda (Darren) Lee, Sr., Wendell (Mecca) Barnes, Tomiko (Marcus) Ladkin, and Ravin St. Julien, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Barbara Mitchell, Rose L. Slack, Will (Alta), Ernestine, Lawrence and Jacqueline Montgomery, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family, friends, NORDC staff, state and local area boxing teams, USA Boxing staff, are invited to a special viewing on Thursday, August 29, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., NOLA. Celebration of Life Service Friday, August 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Professional Funeral Services. Visitation 8:00 a.m. until service. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2024.

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Rhonda M. Lee

September 12, 2024

Your sister Ernestine Montgomery

August 31, 2024

Rest in Peace will miss your daily phone call Love You.

Eletha Glover Family

August 28, 2024

To the Family,
Our hearts lay saddened with the passing of our cousin and may the God of all strengthen our family as we express our good-byes with love and prayer.

Ed & Frances Ventress - FABC

August 28, 2024

" Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober minded, in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned . . . Titus 2:6-8 KJV

Dear Rhonda and Montgomery Family and Friends, as you mourn for your beloved, be also encouraged by Mr. Montgomery´s time well spent with you, during his journey here on earth. Remember, God loves you and in and through Him, you will find the Comfort, Strength, Peace that you stand in need of. Trust Him for your healing.
Lovingly yours,
Your brother and sister in Christ
Ed and Frances Ventress

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1449 N Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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