2020-0145
Title
In Memoriam: Reverend Kendall René Pierre, Sr.
Body
The Parish of St. Charles
IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2020, Almighty God, in His Infinite Wisdom, saw fit to call from amongst us one of His most worthy servants, Reverend Kendall René Pierre, Sr.; and,
WHEREAS, Kendall René Pierre, Sr., only begotten, beloved son of Ilean Pierre-Medley and the late Wilfred Randall on May 9, 1974; devoted husband of Sabrina Odom for 24 years; cherished father of Tayler Brishaune, Kendall René, Jr., and Kaden Micah; grandson of Irving Pierre Sr.; and a lifelong resident of Ama, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre began his ministry singing in the church choir and serving in the junior deacon ministry, later became fully ordained by Second District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana in 2001. He served as Interim Pastor and was installed as Senior Pastor of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Ama, on January 9, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre served with a spirit of excellence for eleven years, expanding Mt. Zion ministries greatly, always reminding the church of its duty to exalt the Savior, equip the saints, and ultimately enhance society. He worked diligently to make Christ known in every capacity and became a beloved pillar in the community; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre was an assistant head coach of the Hahnville High School boys basketball team, and head coach of the Southeast Louisiana Warriors Elite Mentoring Program, a sports and mentoring program focused on developing the talent and character of young African American men; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre discovered his love for barbering at a young age, and later became a Master Barber and Operator of Pierre’s Barber and Beauty Salon in Ama; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre served as a mentor to local youth, Chaplin at various assisted care and living facilities, Wedding Officiant and singer for countless couples, and personal counselor and role model for citizens and leaders both political and spiritual; and,
WHEREAS, Reverend Pierre traveled throughout the United States preaching, teaching, singing, laughing, loving, helping, and cooking; meeting the needs of countless people both spiritually and physically; and,
WHEREAS, “Special K” as Kendall was affectionately called by family and close friends, left an indelible impression on all those he encountered because he practiced what he preached. He was a bold ambassador for Christ, a man of strong faith, a man who lived ready to see Jesus, a loving leader of the St Charles Parish community that will be missed immensely; and,
WHEREAS, on behalf of all citizens of St. Charles Parish, the Parish Council, and Parish President wish to posthumously honor Reverend Kendall René Pierre, Sr. as a dedicated Public Servant of the Parish of St. Charles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, duly assembled on this 1st day of June, 2020, do hereby express our sincere sympathy to the family of
Reverend Kendall René Pierre, Sr.
May 9, 1974 - May 2, 2020
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a page in the Official Minute Book of the St. Charles Parish Council be set aside to record this Memoriam and when this Meeting is adjourned, it shall be done in memory of REVEREND KENDALL RENÉ PIERRE, SR.
MAY HE REST WELL WITH OUR ETERNAL FATHER, FOR HIS EARTHLY MISSION IS COMPLETE