John Eldridge Christophe Sr.

1970 - 2023

John Eldridge Christophe, Sr. was born August 26, 1970, in New Orleans, LA to Aaron Christophe and Janice Crain Christophe. He was the second oldest of four children and matriculated through the New Orleans ISD and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1988. Upon completion of high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Army. In 1990 while stationed in West Germany he met and later married his wife Janice Williams to this union two children were born Asante and John Jr. He was a decorated Guff War veteran and received numerous medals and awards to include Army Service Medal, Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Medal, and the Army Expeditionary Medal. On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Grand Architect of the Universe called John from labor to reward; those left behind to treasure his memory include Janice Christophe, beloved children: Asante Malveaux (Xavier Malveaux), John Christophe Jr., father: Aaron Christophe (Sheila Christophe), mom: Janice Christophe, brothers: Aaron Christophe (Unjill Christophe), Lamont Pitts (Denise Pitts), Christopher Crain (Daisha Christophe), sisters: Chrishon Christophe (Christopher Hawkins), Tenille Rojas (Rene' Rojas), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service Saturday, December 16, 2023, for 10:00 a.m. at 1st Pilgrims Baptist Church, 1228 Arts Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Eugene Mitchell, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer, New Orleans, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.