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Funeral arrangements set for Uncle Lionel

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Friday the 13th saw New Orleanians second line their way through the city to honor and remember Uncle Lionel Batiste in a way he would surely appreciate.

This Thursday, July 19, Uncle Lionel will lay in state at the Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home (1615 St. Philip St.) from 10:00am-5:00pm. On Friday, July 20, funeral services and a program celebrating Uncle Lionel will be held at the Mahalia Jackon Theater for the Performing Arts (1419 Basin St.) at 11:00am. Viewing begins at 9:00am with service commencing at 11:00am.

A jazz funeral procession to Mount Olivet Cemetery (4000 Norman Mayer Ave.) will conclude the funeral services.

Start: Mahalia Jackson Theater. Proceed through Armstrong Park to gate entrance to Basin Street. Right on Basin Street to North Villere St. Right on Villere to St. Philip St. Right on St. Philip St. to St. Claude Street. Left on St. Claude St. to Ursuline Avenue. Left on Ursuline Ave. to N. Robertson Street.

Stop: Old Cozy Corner. Continue up N. Robertson to the Candle Light Lounge.

Stop: Candle Light Lounge. Proceed up N. Robertson to Basin Street. Right on Basin St. to North Claiborne Avenue. Right on N. Claiborne Ave.

Stop: Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge. Continue down N. Claiborne to St. Bernard Avenue. Left on St. Bernard Ave. to Hunter's Field.

Disband: Hunter's Field.

A memorial fund has been set up for Uncle Lionel Batiste at Liberty Bank and Trust. Donations can be made to the fund by going to any branch. If you have any questions please contact Glenda McKinley at 504-915-1552.

Last modified on Wednesday, 18 July 2012

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