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Neil Anthony Wilson Jr.

February 8, 1935 — May 8, 2020

Neil Anthony Wilson, Jr., passed away on May 8, 2020, at his home.
He was born in New Orleans on February 8, 1935, the son of the late Neil A. Wilson, Sr., and Imelda Schroder Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald A. Wilson in May, 2015. His surviving first cousins include Kathleen Barnes Iverson, Joel Knowles Conrad, Robert Schroder, Jane Wilson, Peggy Wilson Lewis, and Barrett Wilson. Neil happily lived in Algiers his entire life.
He was very active in the Boy Scouts, reminiscing often of his days at Camp Salmen in Slidell. Neil attended Holy Name of Mary School in Algiers and graduated from Aloysius High School.
He graduated with honors from Tulane University with a major in history, which was his passion. He taught history in high school for a short time. As his knowledge of Algiers history was unparalleled, he contributed articles to the Algiers Historical Society Newsletter. Neil was dedicated to his Catholic Faith and a lifelong member of Holy Name of Mary Church. Rest in Peace our dear cousin, Neil. You will surely be missed. A private Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11am at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. A private Visitation will be held from 9am until 11am.Interment, Lakelawn, All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church or donations in his memory to the charity of your choice. Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Family and friends are encouraged to express their condolences and share memories by visiting www.mothefunerals.com .
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