A Solider Gone Home - Jesse Lavate Wilson, a retire veteran passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Jesse was a lifelong resident of Laplace, LA. Husband of Clara Wilson. Father of Kim Wilson. He was born on March 9, 1947 to Mr. Jesse Wilson and the late Bertha Wilson. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at New Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 1442 31st St., Kenner, LA 70065. Rev. Frederick Matthews, Pastor officiating. Visitation will begin at 7:00 a.m. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, 11112 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123.