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Willie Wilkinson Obituary

WILKINSON Willie "Big Will" "Paw-Paw Mr. Willie Wilkinson, at the age of 74, was called home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, October 4, 2013 at home in Avondale, La. Services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 1:00p.m. at Dennis Mortuary 1812 Louisiana Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 12noon until service Rev. Gregory Ross, officiating. Burial will be private. Services entrusted to Dennis Mortuary, Dignified Personal Service, 1812 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115. To sign guest book visit www.dennismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2013.

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Irma Ford

October 12, 2013

May God be with you.

Veronica Allen

October 12, 2013

Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the lord my sole to keep.
no more pain or suffering

Suzette Arbuthnot

October 12, 2013

To the Wilkinson Family you are in our prayers. I can see Mr. Willie sitting in his chair in his driveway waving. May God keep all of you doing this time. Love the Arbuthnot Family!

Marilyn Howard

October 11, 2013

May God be with the fammily in your time of sorrow. I'll keep you in my prayers be strong.

Jimmy Burks

October 11, 2013

Hold on to GOD's unchanging hand in your time of loss,just remember he's in GOD's hands now,gone but never forgotten .Rest in peace Mr.Willie I'll miss you.

Jimmy Burks Jr.

October 11, 2013

May GOD strengthen your family in your time off loss, but have comfort knowing that GOD is saying welcome home my child job well done. I'll miss you Mr.Willie

Dorothy Shelton

October 10, 2013

I am keeping your family in prayer. I will miss seeing Mr. Willie sitting in his favorite spot and hearing his voice calling my name whenever he saw me. His words of advice and encouragement will be remembered both by Reggie and Dottie.

Gail Esteen

October 9, 2013

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am.

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