By james art 
Irving Pierre, senior, gently known as Daddy Irving or Mr. Erving ”was born on January 14, 1924 and entered the eternal break on January 10, 2025. Irving is the third of the age of eleven brothers and sisters born by Edgar Pierre and Ethel Christoph Pierre. When two of his siblings died at an early age, Irving was raised with his nine brothers and sisters. Irving began serving in the Army of the United States in 1940. He was fired in 1945. He then worked as a Celotex worker for more than 40 years before retiring.
In 1946, Irving married Evelyn Catherine Ruth Griffin. They had six children: Sherne, Nancy, Ann, Irving Jr., Ilian and Bridget.
Later, Irving owned and managed Pierre’s grocer for more than 50 years with his wife Evelyn.
Irving was a loyal member of Mount Mount Cyon’s missionary church in Ama, Louisiana, for over 70 years. Irving was a community pillar and a favorite patriarch for his family. He left a lasting heritage of love, faith, wisdom, dedication and determination.
Irving was preceded by the death of his wife Evelyn Catherine Ruth Griffin Pierre; Parents: Edgar Pierre and Ethel Christoph Pierre; Father: Lloyd Griffin Senior; Mother -in -law: Nancy Allen Griffin; Children: Sherron Triche, Nancy Lebeauf, Ann Pierre, Irving Pierre, Jr.; sons -in -law: Whitney Lebooff, Robert Medley; Sisters: GeneVeve Buys, Agnes Pierre Brown; Brothers: Alfred Edgar Pierre, Claude Pierre, Ruben Pierre, Arnold Pierre; Sandmakers: Marian Griffin, Ani-Bel Frilu, Kate Pierre; Shurei: Lloyd Griffin Jr., Arthur Griffin, Alex Boy, Alvin Brown, Carl L. Deins: Niece: Senda Griffin; grandchildren: Trina Triche, Nicole LeBeof, Kendall Pierre, Senior, Trelel Trisha; great -granddaughter: Hope Moore. He leaves his memory, daughters: Ilian Pierre-Medley, Bridget Taylor; Sisters: Barbara (Barry) Pilson, Eva Compton: Daughter -in -law: Luberta Anne Pierre; Zet: Eldridge Trishe; Daughter -in -law: Rita L. Wright; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, eight great-grandfathers and numerous nephews, nephews, cousins and relatives he loved. Family and friends are invited to attend the visit on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:00 pm, the service will start at 6:00 pm at the Baptist Mount Zion, 10867 River RD, AMA LA 70031. The holiday of the life service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 am the visit will begin at 9:00 am the funeral will follow in the Cemetery of Mount Zion. Pastor Shateek Nobles will serve both services. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd owners/funeral directors. GU Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.STBook Online: 4) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd owners/funeral directors.