Samuel C. Edinburgh

Samuel C. “Bird” Edinburgh departed his earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bird, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1961 graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1961. He retired after 20 years of service as a Warehouse Operator from the United States Naval Support Activity. Samuel was a coach, mentor, and father figure to many players at Fox Playground of the New Orleans Recreations Department. He will always be remembered for solving puzzles in the daily newspaper and his love of cologne. Loving husband of 57 years to Helen Edinburgh. Devoted father of Derek (Gretchen) Edinburgh and Dwayne (the late Claudia) Edinburgh. Grandfather of Dwayne, Jr. (Clarice), Derek, Jr., Darius, Devin, and Destiny. Great grandfather of Dawn. Son of the late Cornelius, Sr. and Ethel Edinburgh. Brother of Alice Bellaire, Antionette Williams, Theophilus Labyzon, Roberta Kennedy, and Cornelius Edinburgh, Jr.; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of St. Paul Baptist Church, Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, priest and parishioners of All Saints Catholic Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1509 Monroe Street Gretna, LA on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Orin Grant, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com