Deacon Billy Whitehurst Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Deacon Billy Whitehurst of Shreveport, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Deacon left this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon Billy Whitehurst to show support.
As Deacon departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Deacon may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Deacon leaves behind.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Heavenly Gates Funeral Home (1339 Jewell St, Shreveport, LA 71101). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Baptist Church (1500 Garden St, Shreveport, LA 71101). A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at the Lincoln Cemetery (6915 W 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71129).
