Kendrick Levar Avant

Kendrick (Ken) Levar Avant, 46, completed his earthly journey on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the eldest of three children born to Dr. Freddie and Mrs. Timple Avant on October 29, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ken leaves behind his loving wife and lifelong friend, Marcherie Le'Nore, to whom he was married 19 years. Ken was blessed with a bonus daughter, Cristian Sanaa Coffman, whom he loved immeasurably. Their union produced three beautiful children; Cadyn Truth (son), daughters, Kennedy Isys, and Kensleigh Wisdom, who Ken endeavored to imprint on their hearts the message of gratitude and thanksgiving for blessings. Ken called his children by their middle names to reinforce their uniqueness and strength.

Kendrick is survived by his two siblings, brother Sheldon Avant and wife (Monica) of Pearland, TX, and their son Erik Avant; and his sister, Kristen Avant and her three children, Carter, Mallorie, and Isaiah of Fulshear, TX. The family circle includes in-laws, Mr. Basil Mark and Dr. Shirley Dickerson of Nacogdoches, TX; sister-in-law Ashlee Dickerson and daughter, Autumn Rose Garrett of The Woodlands, TX and brother-in-law, Aaron Mark Dickerson (wife, D'Unor) and daughters Ali Simone and Noa Jean of New Caney, TX.

Ken is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins from Arkansas and Illinois and countless friends, near and far.

Legacy: Passionate MS Warrior, educator, mento, and advocate for gratitude. Educator committed to unconventional teaching and Black History. A traveler who emphasized cultural learning and family bonding. Author, podcaster, life coach, and motivator.

Friends are invited to join the family for a gathering and sharing of memories from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 12412 FM 2854 Rd, Conroe, TX 77304.

Below is the livestream link will start at 2 PM when the sharing of memories begins.

https://youtube.com/live/4nXWEIrhbo8?feature=share