ISAIAH WILSON

Isaiah Wilson, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was a native of Copiah County, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA.  Isaiah was a former Truck Driver and Welder. He was an entrepreneur, known as the first Junk Man in Harvey, collecting old cars and scrap metal.  In his later years, he began selling vegetables and fish on the Westbank Expressway at the corners of Silver Lilly and Cohen Streets. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Wilson. Devoted father of Helen and Hazle Wilson, Sandra Simmons, and the late Isaiah Donnell Wilson, and Larry Donnell Wilson.  Grandfather of Natasha Smith and Stephanie (Gary, Sr.) Smothers, and Dwayne Smith, Jr. Great grandfather of Alvin D. Smith.  Son of the late James and Marie Wilson. Brother of Lillie Mae McClure, John and Donald Wilson and the late Ellis and Ananias “Ham” Wilson. Half-brother of the late LC Wilson and Marie.  Father-in-law of James P. Simmons, Jr. Brother-in law of the late David Williams.  He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Isaiah is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Royal A. Jones, officiating  Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.