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Michael Player Obituary

Deacon Michael Player

Benton - Celebration of life service for Deacon Michael Player, 58, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Greater New Zion B.C, Benton, La. Interment will follow at Benton Community Cemetery. Open visitation will be from 11 to 4 p.m., Friday at Heavenly Gates.

Deacon Player entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2020.

He is survived by his wife; Elizabeth Allen Player, 3 daughters, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, 1 goddaughter, 1 god grandson, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Shreveport Times from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2020.

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Sharonda Hunter

October 10, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shirley Hardman

October 10, 2020

To the player family and all others. My family and I am sending words of comfort, love, and support from galveston texas. Much love
Shirley Capers

Goodman Distribtuion

October 9, 2020

He was a really sweet and kind man. He will be missed.
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Everyone at Goodman Distribution Shreveport, La.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

9

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Heavenly Gates

LA

Oct

10

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Greater New Zion B.C

Benton, LA

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Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - Shreveport

1339 Jewell Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

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