Bethewel Wilson Sr

BETHEWEL WILSON, SR. was born December 27,1947, Lakeland, LA to Frank and Victoria Gaines Wilson. He attended Rosenwald High School in New Roads, LA . Bethewel was a resident of New Orleans, LA and later relocated to Slidell, LA. He was employed by the City of Slidell as a Supervisor within the Public Works Department where he retired. He also received the Key to the City of Slidell. After retirement, Bethewel started his own business, and later worked part-time as a greeter at Walmart. Bethewel transitioned from earthly to everlasting life on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home in Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his great grand-daughter Sirayah Haywood, parents Frank and Victoria Wilson; Brother Ray Frank Wilson; Sisters Deloris Marie Wilson, Ruby Wilson-Taylor, Aubrey Wilson-Kaywood; and nephews Hillary Green Jr, Brian Anthony Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memory Two sons Jeremiah and Bethewel Jr(Celito) Wilson and one daughter Shawanne (Kelvin) Wilson-Bethancourt. Three grandchildren Janaja Palao, Langhston Wilson, and Vaughn Wilson, one great grandchild Sarah Haywood; brothers Pastor Lefird Wilson (Vicki), Elder John Al Wilson(Betty); sisters Geraldine, Betty, Florence Wilson, and Lula Wilson-Parker; Aunt Florida E. Gains; cousins Donald and Paula Collins; God Daughter Shayla Kaywood-Ford and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Service honoring the life of Bethewel Wilson, Sr will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA.