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Brian Terrance McKay

1964 - 2020

Brian Terrance McKay obituary, 1964-2020, Gretna, LA

BORN

1964

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St.

Gretna, Louisiana

Brian McKay Obituary

Brian Terrance McKay, age 55, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, January 13, 2020. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Brian was an employee of Kencoil in Belle Chasse, LA. Loving father of Brianna T. McKay. Beloved son of Harris McKay and the late Mildred McKay-Jordan. Brother of Wanda McKay, Alverez (Lynn) McKay, Sr., Lisa McKay Shiera Turner, and Shilda Richardson. Uncle of Danielle Goffner, Mijoi, Jaida McKay, Alverez McKay, Jr., and Terrance Bridges, Jr.; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1701 Estalote Avenue Harvey, LA on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Ricky Johnson, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the above-named church. Interment: Will be Private. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2020.

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Brenda Lewis

February 9, 2020

I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Brian was considered a dear family friend. I hope God will nurture and guide your family through this time of loss and grief. My prayers are with you.

Julie Boudreaux

January 24, 2020

Sending my sincere condolences to the McKay family, especially Brianna. Your dad will always be in your heart, he loved you so much.

Timmie Harris

January 23, 2020

Prayers to the family...

S Johnson

January 22, 2020

Brianna, hold the memories of your father close to your heart. He loved & cherished you more than anything in his world. Sending prayers to the McKay family.

Danny Ponthieux

January 22, 2020

Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.

Mark Jones

January 21, 2020

R.I.P. You will be miss, But not forgotten .

Kaydra Lazard

January 21, 2020

R.i.heaven Brian I love you Brother, I'm so sorry I can't be there in body but I'll be there in spirit, forever in our hearts Love Kaydra & Family

Delona Boudreaux

January 21, 2020

Sending my deepest condolences to family

Janie (pokey) Harrison

January 21, 2020

To the family you have my deepest condolences.. Brian was a long time friend and im praying for you all.

Donna Jordan

January 21, 2020

So sorry to hear of his passing, may his memory live on in the heart of all his loved ones, and may God give you strength during this difficult time, Rest in Paradise Brian.

Angela Knight

January 21, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pauline Snowden

January 21, 2020

Family I'm so sorry for the lost. My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for peace and joy on your new journey.

Lowanda Smith

January 21, 2020

My heart goes out to the family sorry for your loss my prayers are with you may god continue to strengthen you at this time

Alicia (Lisa) J. Cennett

January 21, 2020

Lisa and the entire McKay family stay strong and continue to trust GOD .

Cheryl Foster

January 21, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.From Foster Family

Ariane Williams

January 21, 2020

Sending prayers to the McKay family during your time of bereavement.
Love Ikey

April Evans-Smith

January 21, 2020

R.I.P I will Miss You

January 20, 2020

So sorry for your loss
Praying for you
Karen Tyler

Karen Jordan

January 20, 2020

I remember growing up on the Wesbank Brian and I sang in a choir called Westside Youth In Action. He was always joking around being silly rest in paradise my friend.

Val Coles

January 20, 2020

I worked with Brian for many years at Kencoil. He was a sweet man. I'm very sorry for the loss your family is experiencing. I pray that good memories will give you comfort.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1701 Estalote Avenue, Harvey, LA

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22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church

1701 Estalote Avenue, Harvey, LA

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

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