Willie Poppa Birden departed this earthly life for his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Brother of Royal Baby Honey Birden. Devoted cousin of Victorine R. Gilmore and Mary Simmons. Nephew of Mildred Birden; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 80 years and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church are invited to a Homegoing Celebration at Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 242 Avondale Garden Rd., Avondale, La., on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Charlie Davis-officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time. Interment: Mt. Zion B.C. Cemetery-Ama, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.