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Nnamdi Louis Obituary

Nnamdi Richard Louis AKA "Detroit" transitioned to God on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the age of 20. Nnamdi was born April 30, 1996 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Heidi Lovett Daniels and Richard Louis. He attended International School of Louisiana for elementary school where he became fluent in French. Nnamdi attended McMain for middle school and graduated from John McDonough #35 High School in 2014. Nnamdi was raised with his older sister Julienne Minnie Louis. He was baptized at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church at 8 years old. His favorite sport was baseball. Nnamdi is survived by mother, Dr. Heidi Lovett Daniels; Fathers, Richard Louis and Flozell "Pops" Daniels, Jr.; sister Julienne Minnie Louis; Grandmothers, Julie C. Andrews, Viergemene Louis, Betty Singleton and Betty Daniels; Grandfathers Flozell "Paw Paw" Daniels and Winston C. Lovett; aunts Cameil Lovett Reddick (Patrick), Kandice Daniels, Kateleen Louis; uncles Adam Singleton, Todd Daniels (Hanna), Kevin Daniels; great uncle Melkyr Robertson; and Godparents Dr. Benjamin Ortiz, Jr., and Dr. Lynnell Matthews. Nnamdi is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services at Christian Unity Baptist Church, 1700 Conti St., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Friends and family are asked to wear white clothing with tennis shoes. Interment: Lake Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 25 to May 31, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Nnamdi Louis

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friend

June 7, 2024

I miss you love <3

Devin Thomas

December 25, 2018

Nnamdi, i miss you sooooo much man. Still can't believe you're gone.

Nilima Mwendo

June 4, 2016

May your memories of Nnamdi and the support and love of your family and friends bring you comfort and give you strength as you go forward.

Melanie Murray

June 1, 2016

Praying for your strength and God's peace.
Yours in D.N.M.

Serda & Edith Anderson

May 31, 2016

"Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever." We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Louis & Daniels families.

Gregory and JoAnn Taylor

May 30, 2016

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

Pam Robertson Burthlong

May 30, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ren Newhouse

May 28, 2016

Sincere condolences to the Andrews,Daniels,Louis,Lovett,Singleton & Robertson extended families. May God provide comfort & healing in this time of sorrow to all caring souls affected by this tragic loss.

Rick and Kathy Sanchez

May 28, 2016

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

May 28, 2016

Your love, the joy you shared with Nnamdi, and God's light will guide and sustain you through this moment and life.

Allan and Erica Kennedy

May 28, 2016

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you at this difficult time. May you find peace in his Word to comfort you.

Madison Family

May 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dianne Wooden

May 27, 2016

Soror Heidi and Family, I pray God's Holy Spirit bring you comfort and peace in this time of trial. Continue to praise God for the life and love you shared with Nnamdi and trust in God to bring justice for his death. I will keep you in prayer.

May 27, 2016

To the Families:

My deepest sympathy
Hold onto your "Faith"
Be Blessed
Arian Parker

New Orleans

IRIS Gullette

May 27, 2016

To the Louis- Daniel Family
Keep holding on to God's Unchanging Hands Trust in the Lord all the time he will never leave you are forsake you will continue too Pray for the Family

May 27, 2016

May God keep you and your family. Our condolences from the Sterling Family.

Karen Fuller

May 27, 2016

Dearest Richard,
My deepest condolences to you and your family! May God give you all strength in this difficult time of grief. His word reminds us that He will comfort us when we mourn...Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, Matthew 5:4. Praying for the family!

Angelica Hayes

May 27, 2016

Your love, like the light of a candle, will shine brightly for Nnamdi - always.

Angelica Hayes

May 27, 2016

May God bless you (all) and be with you during this time of sorrow- as you remember the life and love of Nnamdi. It's painful to lose a family member this way. However, God knows all the feelings you bear. So with heartfelt sympathy, I pray you'll experience peace, and feel the comfort of God's lovesurrounded by family and friends
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. ... Do not let your hearts be troubled. (John 14:27)

As Nnamdi, Detroit, cheers you on from heaven, may the Lord hug you with peace and bless you with fond memories to comfort you during this time. May you find strength and comfort in the love and memories you share--- until the heavenly reunion.
"I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you." (John 14:18)

Jessie

May 27, 2016

For you Dr. Heidi!

Dillard University

Eartha Johnson

May 27, 2016

Whenever he visited us on campus, he always wanted to go to the "playground" as he called it known as Rosa Freeman Keller Avenue of the Oaks at Dillard University. There he found joy, adventure and love in an oasis of gleaming white and spacious green. God is with you at this time and through it all is our prayer.

WillieMae Jones

May 27, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Will and Shelly Aime

May 27, 2016

We must trust GOD for HIS sovereignty even though we do NOT understand HIS decisions. May GOD grant you the courage and strength to have bright tomorrows. Although we never knew Nnamdi, we know his father. Richard is an example of what it takes to be a remarkable father, friend and just a wonderful person. Our prayers will be lefted everyday to continue to cover this family.

Holley Gilley

May 27, 2016

We extend love and prayers to the Louis family. May sweet memories of Nnandi comfort you and God's love guide you.

May 26, 2016

Much love. I will never forget the first time I met you, great aunt Ursula Andrews.

Jorgii Mullen, c/o 1988 McDonogh #35

May 26, 2016

Flozell, Sorors Heidi and Julienne - may God's peace and love comfort you. Keep smiling even though your hearts may be aching. Stay strong for each other and know that I am praying for you all. One love!

Take flight, NNamdi!
Ever high. EVEN HIGHER!

Vincent Sylvain

May 26, 2016

Heidi & Flozell, Julienne and family, there are no words that I can say that will ease your pain. However please allow me to encourage you all to "Keep the Faith."

Vincent & Taylor

Chandra Grayson

May 26, 2016

Flozell and Dr. Daniels, Rembember Psalms 121. I Pray it gives You PEACE during this time and always! We Love You! One of LA Proud Community Organizations FFLIC! We are here if You Need US!!!!

Patricia Morris

May 26, 2016

Heidi and Flozell: May you find peace in the memories of your son.

May 26, 2016

With our deepest condolences.
The Smith Family, Kuumba and Xavier

Jill Robertson

May 26, 2016

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

Feltus & Alice Kennedy

May 26, 2016

Holding your close in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult and painful time of sorrow. We love you and will continue to pray for you and family.

Angel Albert-Skinner

May 26, 2016

While I may not know the right words to say to lighten your grief, what I do know is Earth has NO sorrow heaven cannot heal. Rest in the strength, peace and comfort of the Almighty God. Heaven is listening and watching.

Angelika Phillips

May 26, 2016

The Phillips family express our deepest sympathies for you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Lynda Louis

May 26, 2016

Soror Heidi and family, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Keep faith in God and He will sustain all of you all.

Nelwyn G. Harrell

May 26, 2016

To Heidi, Julie and Family: God sees....God hears......God cares....My deepest sympathy is extended to you during this time of sorrow.
May you find strength in Our Heavenly Father.

Tina Merritt

May 25, 2016

My heart and prayers goes out to the entire family, Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Namdi

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