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Willie McKneely Obituary

McKneely, Willie J. A construction worker and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. He was 46 and a native of Independence. Visiting at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, 2929 Scenic Highway, on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Carlos Bates. Interment in Gilbert Memorial Park. He is survived by his father, Willie Lee Posey; stepmother, Albertha Posey; three sisters, Cynthia Ann Griffen, Jackie and husband Johnnie Winding, and Carla Posey; a stepsister, Rosie R. and husband Richard McAlister; two brothers, Marshall and wife Lisa McKneely and Lee Posey; a stepbrother, George and wife Tanaisha Robins; and two aunts, Betty and husband Mack Taylor and Earline and husband Gene Rightous. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maude Nero. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended Mississippi College.

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Published by The Advocate on Dec. 15, 2006.

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Deborah Allen

December 16, 2006

I know you are in a wonderful home, your mother, auntie and cousin are waiting for you with loving arms! I've seen the clues you left behind; THANK YOU! I loved you...we just couldn't get it together. To your family my heart felt sympathy.....Best Wishes and be in Peace he knew....

Jacqueline Winding

December 16, 2006

To my family the lord has a plan for each one of us. we must look to the almighty for strength, no one else can get us through this time of lost.

Denise Bell-Gistand

December 15, 2006

To the Mckneely and Posey family, all of you have my deepest sympathy. Willie will truly be missed. His pet name for me was Mom's, and I will miss hearing that when I come home to visit. Look to the hills from which cometh your help. God will see all of you through. I pray that God will continue to keep all of you. Denise Bell-Gistand

T Harris

December 15, 2006

I would like give my deepest sympathy to the McKneely family.I met Willie a couple years ago when he started dating my mother.My kids grown to love him and will truly miss him.Thanks for all the memories you gave my family.I know your in btter place. You will be truly missed by all of us..

Mary Robins & Family

December 15, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Julia Johnson

December 15, 2006

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

Karen White

December 15, 2006

With Deepest Sympathy
Karen, Brittany, & Treylon White

Bernice Lodge

December 15, 2006

With Deepest Sympathy,
Bernice Lodge & Family

Michael Kent

December 15, 2006

I would like to convey my condolences to the family. Willie has always been a good friend to me.I have always keep him in my memory and will continue to do so. We attended Istrouma together and Mississippi College we played on the football team and track teams also. I feel a great loss. I live in Atlanta and my mother called to tell me.This is a sad day for me.
Michael "Podogg" Kent.

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