In the late summer of 2014, the life of William Allen Holmes Eleby, a 25-year-old male, was tragically cut short in New Orleans, Louisiana. On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, Eleby became a victim of gun violence, a fate that would leave his family and community mourning a man remembered for his vibrant spirit. Known affectionately as 'Will Black,' he was a chef who was described as funny, loving, and caring.
At the time of his death, Eleby was a devoted family man.
He was engaged to be married and was the loving father of seven children. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of his fiancée, children, parents, and siblings. The impact of his loss was deeply felt by his extended family and friends, who recalled his pleasant nature and ever-present smile from his childhood days.
In the aftermath of his passing, his family held funeral services on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in New Orleans. He was laid to rest at the Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. While the details of the circumstances surrounding his death were reported as a double shooting, publicly available information does not include details of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his murder. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones, who continue to miss him daily.
