Kendrick I.J. Morrison

A loving and devoted son and brother was translated into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was 37 and a native of Baker, LA and a resident of Atlanta, GA. Kendrick Ikeith Jermaine Morrison, was the youngest twin (sister, Kenyatta Ikeda Charmaine Morrison) born to Clayton and Linda Morrison on February 15, 1975 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He and his sister received Christ together at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Slaughter, Louisiana during their early years. He was "born again" and a true believer in God's Grace. Kendrick often shared his beliefs with others to help them understand the blessings of the Lord. Visitation at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home 11000 Florida Blvd. on Friday, June 1 , 2012 at 5 p.m. with a memorial service from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Kendrick was a graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, attended Louisiana Tech University, and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. Being very interested in furthering his education, Kendrick earned master degrees from Georgia Tech University, and Columbia University. Sadly, on the day of his passing, his family learned that he was accepted to a graduate program at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Kendrick started his career as a creative coordinator with Ralph Lauren, then moved on to work in construction management and real estate development before recently starting his own real estate development consulting firm, The Knox Clayton Group, LLC. Kendrick was a lifetime member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and the first Black Homecoming King at the University of Minnesota. Kendrick traveled extensively nationally and internationally to exciting and historic cities such as London, Paris, Nice, Cannes, Florence, and Tokyo, as well as choosing to experience life in many cities including Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, and Washington, D.C. with plans of moving to Chicago or Malibu. Kendrick was an active member of the Buckhead Church (Northpoint Ministries) pastored by Rev. Andy Stanley in Atlanta, GA. He was also actively involved in Leadership Ministries (TABAR). His many friends would tell you that he was caring, inspirational, lovable, debonair and always helping others to fulfill their dreams as he was a true "dreamer" about the great things life had to offer. He was extraordinary in so many ways and everything any parent, sister or friend could ever wish for. Kendrick is survived by his twin sister, Kenyatta Morrison, his father, Clayton Morrison, his mother, Linda Morrison; seven aunts: Carol Douglas (Robert) , Patricia Aikens (Gary), Geraldine "Rita" Clinton, Johnnie Ruth Morrison, Velma Morrison, Carolyn Howard (Thomas), Patricia Celestine (Robert); eight uncles: Ison Gransberry, Jr. Farris Gransberry, Sr. (Yolanda), Kenneth Gransberry (Jennifer), Larry Gransberry (YuFeng), Raymond Gray, Oscar Haney, Lloyd Morrison (Alline), Ezane Morrison (Lynn) , special friend Suma Rani Scroggins and many, many cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Idell and Ida Morrison, Louise Virginia McGarity Gransberry, Ison Gransberry, Sr., Johnny and Mittie Morrison.