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Wilbert Holliday Obituary

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the faith; hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." II Timothy 4:7-8. Reverend Wilbert Holliday was a native of New Orleans, La., and resided in Ventress, La. Reverend Holliday heard the Lord and answered His call to come home, rest and be rewarded on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force for eight years and served two years in the Vietnam War. He was a wonderful husband and the best father and grandfather a child could ask for. He had lots of wisdom and so much love to give. Special thanks to Dr. Toan Hau and his medical staff at Baton Rouge VA Center. Also, a special thanks to Frensenius Dialysis Center, New Roads, La. Visiting will be from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, in Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 12144 Hwy. 46, Lakeland. The Rev. Jeffrey Jackson will officiate. Interment will be in Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W. Mount Road, Zachary. Survivors include his wife, Rose Roberts Holliday; daughters, Nickol and Tiffany; sons, Wilbert Jr., Thomas and Robert; sister, Florida Johnson; brothers, Jessie, Junior and Peter Holliday; grandchildren, Dale, John, Jada, Armand, Paige, Jasmine, Jaiden; and 1 great-granddaughter Arrian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mary Holliday; sisters Lurline and Doretha; and brother Samuel Roosevelt Holliday. Services entrusted to Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Service.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 14 to Oct. 21, 2013.
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March 21, 2024

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

Joseph C Hunter

November 2, 2013

Dear Rose Mary (nanny) so sorry to hear of your lost I wish you and your family well and with God's grace you will be ok, so sorry was unable to attend due to vision problems still not driving long distance. God bless you, I remember when I first met your husband at my dad funeral (uncle Tony) he was so nice and both of you so sweet, take care. God Bless you'll. Shirley Robert Chustz.

October 27, 2013

Rest in peace, Doc. It was an honor to have known you. You will be greatly missed.

Toni Awill

October 27, 2013

RIP IN PEACE HOLLIDAY.YOU WILL BE MISSED.

JOYCE BICKHAM HARRIS

October 22, 2013

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HOLLIDAY FAMILY I WORKED WITH HOLLIDAY AT THE MUSEUMS IN NEW ORLEANS.RIP IN PEACE HOLLIDAY.

October 22, 2013

Rose & Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I met you & your husband at Doris Barentine's services. He was truly an inspirational human being. My deepest condolences & prayers are with you.

Joyce Carnes

October 20, 2013

Prayers and sympathy to you Rose and the rest of your family. Wilbert was a great man and a great man of God
The Kimble's of Lottie & Fordoche

Leotha Kimble

October 17, 2013

Rest on 'bro, I will miss you as well as my family here in Texas. To the family of my little brother Wilbert: I send my love and condolences at this time. I pray that God will give you His peace during this celebration. Be strong family for he is in the presence of God and the angels.

Peter Holliday

October 17, 2013

Rose I need not to say to all I want to say because you know how I felt about Wilburt.he was an outstanding person, easy to talk to and very understanding.no one could have loved or cared for my niece and her kids more.you guys had a wonderful relationship and he loved you dearly.we will all miss him but gods will was done.gone but never forgotten.

Janice Borel

October 17, 2013

To those that knew Wilbert, May we always treasure the smiles, jokes, dry humor that he shared with us. He another soldier gone home. To his wife and children, always cherish the time you had him. I will miss him as well. I pray you be strengthen by God's presence and family thru this transition. Mary Holliday

Mary Holliday

October 17, 2013

Your family has my prayers. Doc was truly an exceptional man. I feel privileged and honored to have known him. Prayers to you and yours.

Your Friend From Ochsner

Lisa Baldridge, DO

October 17, 2013

He was a good bother, and he was my twin
brother, I will always love and keep him
my heart forever. JUNIOR

JUNIOR HOLLIDAY

October 16, 2013

May you find strength in the Lord during this difficult time.

With Sincere Sympathy,
The Zeno Family

Patricia Zeno

October 16, 2013

YOU WILL TRULY MISSED DOC,REST IN PEACE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY
YOUR FRIEND FROM OCHSNER ER

STELLA MURPHY

October 15, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy and he will be sadly missed but he'll be watching over you always.

Ray L. Barentine

October 15, 2013

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