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Ellis Washington Obituary

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

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 14 to Jun. 16, 2018.
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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

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June 14, 2018

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