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Ellis entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2018 at the age of 72. Survived by his wife, Della R. Johnson-Washington; daughters, Dr. Tonja Washington-Raphael, Jenean Washington-Mitchell and Sernitra Lathon; sons, Kevin Johnson and Eric Washington; sister, Barbara Williams; brothers, Donald Washington, Moses Williams, Zerling Williams, Gregory Williams and Freck Williams; 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Moses Williams and brother, Edward Washington. Visitation Saturday, June 16, 2018 8:00 am until religious service at 10:00, Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Levert Kemp, officiating. Entombment Southern Memorial Gardens. Services Entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.hallsinc.net
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To Della, Barbara & The Washington & Williams family
As the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by God and support of family and friends.
Billy & Wanda Sims, Nolan, Betty & The Lloyd family
June 20, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy
The Johnson family
June 18, 2018
Uncle Preston I will miss you so much I will continue to hold your smile in my heart. I love yo
Cheryl Sanford
June 16, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Washington and Williams family throughout this very difficult period. May God provide you with love, strength and peace during this heartfelt journey.
Love you all!
Myra Betrece
June 15, 2018
My love and prayers are with you.
Deborah Williams Johnson
June 15, 2018
My condolences to you Della and your entire family. Rest in Peace Preston.
Treon Coleman
June 15, 2018
Just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the souls of those who loved life well eternally live on...
Now that the sun has seemed to set on one so very dear, please know a soul who lived so well remains forever near.
With My Deepest Sympathy
Praying for you and your family.
Mrs. Marnita Titus Williams
June 15, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Albert Thomas
June 15, 2018
My prayers are with the entire family!! I pray that God's peace will comfort your hearts!! Preston will truly be missed!
Nikki James-Battley
June 15, 2018
I am praying for the family. Stay strong Football, and the rest of the family. We all grew up together on 13th street. Della and my sister Ann were the best of friends. We all loved Preston but God loved his most Cuda/Palmer family.
Rosie "Cuda" Palmer DANIELS
June 15, 2018
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Our prayers are with the family, Preston and I came up together and he will be truly missed.
Ralph Sterling
June 14, 2018
My condolences Della and the children. May the Most High strength as you all go through this journey. Rest In Peace Preston aka Short Kool. I love you all Family.
Lovie Griffin
June 14, 2018
Mr.& Mrs. William L. Bean
June 14, 2018
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