John Ivan Pierre

John Ivan Pierre was born April 3, 1959 in New Orleans, LA, to the late John Isaiah Pierre and Dorothy Jean Pierre. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Michellé Pierre. Their life, and marriage together was an inspiration; he often referred to her as his angel.

John attended John McDonough High School in New Orleans, LA. Upon completion, he attended Xavier University where he also met his wife. While at Xavier, he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

He obtained a degree in Business Management which led him to Texas to work in Management at Kroger and later, Conn's. John's personality, organizational skills, and fairness would cause many of his employees to see him as a personal example and mentor.

John is survived by his three children: Christian Starr (Samuel), John-Brandon Pierre, and Melanie Lowery (Ernest) He was the only brother of Adele Minuette Pierre Barthé (Alex). The grandchildren are Major Z.X. Starr and Luke B. Lowery. Brothers-in-law: Edward Warsley, Melvin Tyler, James Tyler, Jr., and Earnest Turner. Sisters-in-law are Patricia Warlsey, Elaine Turner and Karen Williams. Brothers in the faith: Oliver Shaloh, Lawrence Green, Ruben Otis, Clarence Robinson, Leon Horton, Alphonse Hubbard, Ernest Lowery, Glen Novak, Isaac Larkin, and Arthur Ward. He cherished family deeply. He will be remembered by a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The love of music was in John from childhood. He played the piano, clarinet, and all saxophones...his favorite was alto sax. He instilled the love of music into his children, and was a vital component of the music influence of the family. In 1984, his church hosted the Winans, and John was one of the performing musicians. He saw music as a force that could minister, calm, comfort and motivate. John touched many lives through musicianship and by simply sharing the love of music with all he encountered.

He will always be remembered for keeping an open phone line for anyone who needed an ear, his wise council, and many different sayings. One of his favorite sayings was "Good, Better, Best...Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best." We will cherish all the spiritual guidance, direction, and wisdom he has given over the years. John will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at New Light Christian Center, 1535 Greensmark Dr. Houston, TX 77067, followed with repass from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Bishop I.V. Hillard will be presiding.