Mr. Willie A. Wilson, 71, of Los Angeles, Calif, died Oct. 2, 2015. He was a former resident of Bogalusa.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 50 years, Yvonne Otis Wilson; two daughters, Rona and Kemba Wilson; two sisters, Althea Bell and Etta Harris; and one brother, Jesse Kilpatrick.

The funeral will be Friday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at Thirkield U.M. Church, with the Rev. Nolan Robinson as pastor. Interment will be at Duffy Memorial Gardens in Sun.

Cook-Richmond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.