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Edward Wilson Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Funeral services for Edward Morris Wilson, 76, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with David Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Hall Summit, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Rose-Neath Southside.
Edward was born July 31, 1942 in New Orleans, LA to Woodrow and Ethel Wilson and went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2019. He loved bass fishing and his LSU Tigers.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Martha "Sissy" Wilson; sons, Brian K. Wilson (Karen), Edward K. Wilson, and Timothy M. Wilson (Susan); daughter Sabrina M. Wilson; grandchildren, Kelsey Welch, Shannon Carpenter, Mitchell Welch, Stacy Farley (Joe), Sherrie Wilson, Tracy Bright (Whitney), Felicia Marcus (Cory), Timothy Wilson (Kristi), and Hannah N. Wilson (Zach); 17 great-grandchildren; sister, LeeAnn Bryce (Len); brother, James M. Wilson (Kathy); sister-in-law, Maryalice Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honoring Edward as pallbearers will be Sean Slayton, Sean Bryce, Joe Farley, Whitney Bright, Timothy Wilson, and Ronnie Woodall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's United Methodist Church.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Pastor Betsy Eaves, Dr. Wen Liu, and Dr. Desai.
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Katina Blake
March 20, 2019
Brian,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort in the times to come. My prayers and condolences to all.
March 19, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.
Sam and Marilyn Fertitta
March 19, 2019
Condolences to the family.
Jere Roberts
March 19, 2019
RIP Eddie , Sissy and family , Miss him but he is in a better place than we are moment, you each have good memories that will take you through this time, that and God's Blessings will sustain you love Aunt Elaine and family
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