Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr.

Rev. Nelson H. Waits, Sr., completed his earthly journey and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 88. He was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Rev. Waits was the pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church of Avondale, LA and retired after 18 years of preaching God’s word. He was also employed as a supervisor with IMTT for over 46 years. Rev. Waits was a member of the NAACP, SCLC, and Westside Missionary Baptist Association. Beloved husband of 43 years to the late Marguerette Carr Waits. Loving and devoted father of Nelson (Gwen) Waits, Jr., Carl G. Waits, Sr., Karen Waits, Julian (Molly) Waits, Sr. and the late Rodney C. Waits, and Cheramie Louper. Grandfather of the late Craig and Nelson H. Waits, III. Son of the late Charles Waits, Florence Cage and Albert Cage. Brother of Carol (Andrew) Bowser. Nephew of Sarah Preston and Lee Ester Hunt; also survived by 20 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, 4 godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He touched the lives of his family, friends, colleagues, and all those he encountered with his ministry, profound wisdom, compassion, love, understanding, humor and generosity.

Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Little Zion Baptist Church, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Second St. John Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; members of Westside Missionary Baptist Association, NAACP and SCLC are invited to attend the Wake Service at Little Zion Baptist Church, 433 Avondale Garden Rd. Avondale, LA on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7:00p.m. Viewing will begin at 5:00p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the above named church with the visitation beginning at 8:00a.m.; Pastor Damian Brown, officiating, Under the Auspices of Westside Missionary Baptist Association, Pastor Orin Grant, President  

Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA

Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA

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