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Willie Waits Obituary

Willie passed away on January 3, 2017 at the age of 76. Survived by his wife, ElRuth Waits; daughters, Denice (William) Thomas, Tammy Armstrong, Trinette Artis, Tyra Waits; one step-daughter, Debbie (Hosea) Jackson; sons, Terrill and Troy Waits; sister, Elouise Waits; brothers, Ervin (Ruby) and Donald (Sylvia) Waits; and 22 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce Eva Mae Powell. Visitation Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:00 am until religious service at 10:00 am, Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA. Pastor Vanna Breckenridge, officiating. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens. Services Entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.hallsinc.net

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, 2017.
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My heart was saddened hearing of the loss of your husband, Ruth. May God's love comfort you and keep you. May he envelope you with peace that passes understanding to guard your heart and mind.

HE will never leave nor forsake you. My prayers go up that he keeps you in perfect peace with your mind stayed on HIM. Love you dearly.

Beulah LaMotte

January 16, 2017

Deepest sympathy. May God strengthen and comfort you with His love and peace.

Sis. Linda

Linda Smith

January 14, 2017

To: Mrs. Waits and the Waits Family
From: Ann Young-Williams
Sorry to hear of Mr Waits passing ... Thoughts and prayers with the Waits family during your time of bereavement ...

Ann Young-Williams
(Nurse Young's Daughter)
Former Co-Worker
Louisiana Guest House

Ann Young-Williams

January 13, 2017

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