Viosca Washington

Viosca ”Spud” Washington departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Allen, TX. Viosca was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and employed as a cook. Beloved fiancé of Precious Wyatt. Devoted father of Tiarald Washington, Taylor Washington, and Micah Washington. Loving grandfather of Vyntage Grifffin. Son of the late Malinda Norwood Washington and Viosca Murray. Grandson of Luther and Fannie Mae Norwood, Alvin Jr. and Josephine Murray. Brother of Toren (Kimberley) Washington, Deon (Tracy) Washington, Brent Washington, Floyd Kelley, Tessekhan Washington, and the late Leonard Washington, Indren Washington-Lewis, Vesta, and Terry Washington. Nephew of the late Robert and James Norwood, Mildred Clark, Margaret Duncan, and Louise Houston. Viosca is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Evergreen Baptist Church, Covenant Family Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Ave., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Norman Francis; host pastor; Rev. Terrance Ransom, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.