Brother Kenneth Wayne Louis, Director of Liturgy and Music, of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, transitioned on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Kenneth´s entire life has been solely devoted to the ministries of music and being of total service to God through his gifts.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Kenneth was an accomplished arranger, composer, lecturer and performer. A child prodigy, being helped up to the piano at the age of four, he knew music and music began to completely love him. Kenneth studied university-level Music Theory at the age of twelve, at the University of Louisville School of Music.
Kenneth later became the first graduate in the United States with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Ethnic (Gospel) Music Studies (1992), from the University of the District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Without ceasing, he obtained his Master of Arts Degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD (1994). Kenneth was a consultative genius for music across the nation and for international efforts alike. He gave generously and tirelessly to everyone, while remaining consistent about the service of our God.
With his hand on those gates, seeing others that have been preparing for him, Kenneth´s earthly family encamped around him in his final moments. He smiled, and he looked back several times, as pure sunlight from his window made a cross upon his face, showing him and us, that it was now his time.
Well done, good and faithful servant. Rejoice with us today in knowing, that Kenneth is now at peace. Our Lourdes village and all communities at large, family and friends, will continue to surround those in need of comfort during this time, with encouragement and love as we celebrate his life together.
Celebratory Services includes:
Vigil:
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
– 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Murray Brothers Funeral Home
1199 Utoy Springs Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Mass:
Date: Friday, December 4, 2020
– 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
25 Boulevard NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Remember, due to current protocols and restrictions, the funeral and burial respectively, will be private. Links will be provided for the funeral Mass, which will be streamed LIVE on the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church website: https://lourdesatlanta.org/
In lieu of flowers, we welcome donations to:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Capital Campaign Fund
Donations to Kenneth & the Family
Send condolences to:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
c/o Kenneth Wayne Louis
25 Boulevard NE
Atlanta, GA 30312