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2020

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Roosevelt Wilkerson Obituary

Roosevelt E. Wilkerson entered into eternal rest December 9, 2020 at the age of 67. Survived by his daughters Consuella A. Wilkerson and Jillian S. (Montel) Hamilton; sisters, Regina (Willis) Callihan, Bathsheba (Danny) Carter, Julie (Richard) Hayes; brothers, Wade (Mary) Wilkerson; grandchildren, Dijimon Wilkerson and Montel Hamilton, Jr. Visitation Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:00 a.m. until religious service at 11:00 a.m., Greater Beach Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5352 Ford Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Pastor Keno Spurlock, Sr. officiating. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA. Service entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.halldavisandson.com

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2020.

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James K Drewery

December 20, 2020

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

Artress Thornton

December 19, 2020

Rest in Peace cousin.

Lois London Daigre

December 18, 2020

May God, who sees your grieving heart and hears each tender prayer, be ever near to give you peace and keep you in His care. He takes care of His people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in His arms and carries them close to Him. ISAIAH 40:11 NCV "With Caring Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved one" The London Family

Freddie Desselle

December 18, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Earle. May God bless you and keep you strong in your time of bereavement. RIP Mr. Earle.

Brenda Fields and family

December 18, 2020

To The Wilkerson Family: May God give you strength during your weakest times. May he offer you comfort during your time of bereavement. May he Bless you all, is my prayer.

Kimberly Singleton

December 18, 2020

Simone and Connie I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers and my heart.

Linda J. Montague

December 17, 2020

Please know that your are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Bless and Comfort you during this time of bereavement. With Love & Heartfelt Sympathy.

Sharon and Stephen Booker

December 17, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Praying with and for your family.

Margurite Harris Bernard

December 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elmore & Lillie R. Lewis and Family

December 17, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our condolences and prayers to the family.

December 17, 2020

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Praying for you and with you as you mourn the transition of Brother Wilkerson, a longtime dedicated member of our church family. May God Keep You in his arms of comfort.
Greater Beach Grove MBC Family
Reverend Keno M.L. Spurlock. Sr. .Pastor

Beverly Carter

December 17, 2020

Thinking of the family in sympathy and prayers. May God sustain and comfort you.
Beverly J. Carter

Cynthia Vessell-Whitaker

December 17, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Greater Beach Grove Missionary Baptist Church

5352 Ford Street, Baton Rouge, LA

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