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Willie Rhines Obituary

Willie Newman Rhines Jr., first-born son of Helen and Willie Rhines Sr. was born October 18, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA. He departed this earth on Monday, June 18, 2018. Willie better known as "Tootie" to family and friends was born and raised in Old South Baton Rouge where he attended McKinley Sr. High School. Shortly, after high school he began working at Sunbeam Bakery and later went on to work at K.C. Offshore as a surveyor for approximately ten years. However, for the past 15 years, he was a dedicated worker at St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, where his co-workers became his family and the Cathedral became his second home. He was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Willie Rhines Sr.; Sister, Betty Rhines; Brother, Newman "Butch" Rhines; Sister, Margaret "Poochie" Rhines. He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Deborah Rhines; three brothers, Daryl (Gail) Rhines, Gregory (Yvette) Rhines, Calvin Rhines; two daughters, Kisha Rhines, Kyra Rhines; two sons, Derek (Nikki) Jackson, Willie Rhines III; two grandsons, Derek Jackson Jr., Samuel Bass; two granddaughters, Brylei Rhines, Deranecha Francois; one great-granddaughter Zhuri Peirson. He is also survived by a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services and Interment will be held at Winnfield Memorial Park 7221 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70811. Visitation: Saturday, June 23, 2018, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Funeral Service: Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Interment to follow at 1:00 PM

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2018.
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Debra and Keisha, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Praying The Holy Spirit will bring you all, all the comfort you need during this time in your lives!

Seneca Snell Jones

June 25, 2018

My sincere sympathy to Debra and family. Willie was a really nice guy.

Sabrina Green

June 24, 2018

Sally & Harry & the rest of the Rhines family, I was so sorry to hear about Tootie's passing. You guys are in my thoughts & prayers.

Ann & Ronald Turnbull

June 23, 2018

Willie was a blessing to all of us at St. Joseph Cathedral. He was a friend who had a smile that was like sunshine. May his soul, and all the souls, of sthe faithful deparated, rest in peace and in our hearts.

Maary and George Rettig

June 23, 2018

Sending my heartfelt prayers to all in Willie's family. He was loved by so many of us at the Cathedral. Missing his smile and his gentle ways.

Sylvia Winder

June 23, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Louvenia Lewis

June 23, 2018

To the Rhines family you have my deepest sympathy. Willie I know your soul is resting in peace

Bertha Smith

June 23, 2018

Deepest sympathy to a very kind and gentle man. RIP. I will miss you love Beverly Sims

June 23, 2018

My Condolences are with the Family. Trey our Family sends our Sentiments and Prayers

Mom's Fran and the Gang

Family

June 22, 2018

PRAYERS FOR THE RHINES FAMILY

EMILY MATEN

June 22, 2018

going to miss you willie my prayers go out the family and friends may the GOD of peace be with you.

REGGIE REYNOLDS

Friend

June 22, 2018

So saddened to hear of Willie's passing. I will so miss seeing him on breaks and lunch.

Melissa Darce

June 22, 2018

Grief is so hard but your memories help you to cope. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your love one.

Mary Mason

Friend

June 22, 2018

I will miss Willie's big smile. I worked with Willie at St. Joseph' s Cathedral. He was always willing to help in any way that he could. May everyone fine comfort in the memories that they shared with Willie. Prayers to his family.

Judy Jumonville

Coworker

June 22, 2018

Always treated me like a brother,proud to have been a friend.

Freck Williams

Friend

June 21, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Belinda Spears

Friend

June 21, 2018

Sadden ,sending sincere condolence and may God keep you all in the time

winnifred clifford-Meeks

Neighbor

June 21, 2018

Will miss our dear working friend Willie. For 11 years, we worked together to set up special events at the Cathedral. Was so sad to hear of his passing. Praying for peace for his family. Rest in peace dear Willie.

Jarja Carville

Coworker

June 21, 2018

Sending our sincere condolences to the family from Joe Winchester and family - Saginaw, Michigan

Joseph Winchester

Family

June 20, 2018

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