Kenneth Delee Brister, age 63, of Shreveport, Louisiana went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2023 at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a medical emergency. Ken spent his final days at his "heaven on earth", the green camp, on his favorite weekend of the year.
Ken was born August 17, 1960 to L.D. and Frances Maurice Brister in Minden, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many. Ken married Cheryl Brister in 1991 and took on her three girls as his own, and later had his beloved son, KC. He loved teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir and Men's Quartet at Rose Park Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed music, playing golf, and spending time on the lake. He was devoted to his work and work family at The Antler Shed Deer Blinds and antagonizing his good friend Danny Weaver. Ken was known for his sense of humor, stubbornness, and willingness to serve others. His final act of service was giving the gift of life to countless others through organ donation.
Ken is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Brister; son, Kenneth Crosby Brister (Brittney); stepdaughters, Tiffany Gremillion, Ashley Johnson (Nicholas), and Courtney Schwartzenburg (Luke); a dozen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister, Sherry Willoughby (Ron); nephew, Adam Willoughby (Abby), and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, L.D. and Frances Maurice Brister.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Rose Park Baptist Church, 5560 Buncombe Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71129. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and services to follow at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Rocky Maddox officiating. He will be laid to rest at Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes, Louisiana. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be KC Brister, Adam Willoughby, Nicholas Johnson, Luke Schwartzenburg, Hunter Gremillion, and Keith Heaberlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Rylan Johnson and William Schwartzenburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ken's honor to Gideons International.
