REV. DR. AUSTIN DENNIS, SR.

Rev Dr. Austin Dennis, Sr entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rev. Dennis was Pastor Emeritus of New Zion Baptist Church of Marrero, and Children of Israel Baptist Church of Killona. He attended A.P Clay Christian Bible College, Christian Bible College and Union Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received a Doctorate in Theology. He was Vice President Emeritus with Purelight Baptist and Educational Association, and he served as President of Seven Churches Tent Revival. Rev. Dennis was also a retired employee of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and a former employee of T. L. James Foreman Company of Ruston, LA. Beloved husband of Carolyn Toussaint Dennis, and the late Sylvania Dennis by first marriage, and Adline Cooks Dennis by second marriage. Loving father of Sylvania (Rodney) Perry, Veronica (Rickey) Nelson, Bernadette Oakley (Jerome), Delores (Joseph) Thierry, John Dennis, Sr., James Dennis, Sr., Austin Dennis, Jr., Rose Ryles, Dianne C. Brown, Paula A. Castro, Flora C. Morris (Clifford), Velma C. Anderson (Donald, Sr.), Delia C. Holmes, Rev Kim C. Castro, Sr. (Troylynn), Ezekiel Toussaint, Derrick (Alexis) Toussaint, Treenice Williams (Clifford), Carolyn (Charles) Junius, Rev. Johnny (Oshele) Byrd, Danijah and Jamal Dennis. Great grandfather of the late Dezaniyah Harrison. Son of the late John Dennis and Edolia Dennis. Brother of Sarah Dennis, Elsie Dennis Thomas, and the late Gladys Bellard, Easton Dennis, Issac and Joseph Williams, Ivory and Izeal Vallian. Uncle of the late Vonessa Gadison, and Ezolia Johnson. Also cherishing his memories are 61 grandchildren, 95 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of New Zion Baptist Church, Children of Israel Baptist Church, Rock of Ages Baptist, and all neighboring churches; members of Purelight Baptist and Educational Association are all are invited to say farewell. Remains will lie in repose at New Zion Baptist Church, 1131 Garden Road, Marrero, LA, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 3:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 6533 Acre Road, Marrero, LA on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00a.m. Pastor T. A. Ranson, Sr., host pastor; Pastor Edward Joseph III of St Mary Baptist Church, officiator; Bishop J. D. Wiley of Life Center Cathedral, officiating. Viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m.-10:45a.m. ONLY. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook please go to davismortuaryservice.com.

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