Louis Coleman Christian III

Louis Coleman Christian, III, of Bossier City, Louisiana loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called home by his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Charles City, Virginia. Officiating will be Pastor Edson Pederson and Organist, Nancy Jean Roberts. Louis spent many summers and holidays throughout his life in Charles City at the family home, Woodbourne Plantation. Louis was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia on October 27, 1943, to the late Louis Coleman, Jr., and Mary “Peggy” McCreary Christian. He was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Baton Rouge High School, Class of 1961. He attended Louisiana State University where he became a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Louis later transferred to Louisiana Tech University where he remained an active member of his fraternity, serving as Pledge Trainer and Vice President. While attending LA Tech, he participated in Air Force ROTC and upon graduation he was awarded a commission to the United States Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. Louis graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He served his country as a B-52 Pilot of the 62nd Bomb Squadron in two tours during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain in 1971. For the next 41 years, he was a successful and well-respected hotelier operating various hotels across the country. He also served as President of the Louisiana Hotel/Motel Association. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, swimming, fishing and spending time with his family. Louis is preceded in death by his parents; infant twin daughters and granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Andrews. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Faye Smith Christian; son, David Louis Christian; daughters, Allison Christian Andrews and Emily Elliott Harrell; grandchildren, James Patrick Christian, Matthew Coleman Christian, Maggie Elizabeth Andrews, Sarah Christian Andrews, Ashley Faye Penrod, and Jacob Marshall Penrod; sisters, Paula Christian Tolbert and Beth Christian Hotze; aunt, Evelyn Christian Hill; and many other cherished family members and friends. The family suggests memorials be made to Bethany Memorial Association, PO Box 92, Charles City, VA 23030.

Louis Coleman Christian III

October 27, 1943 - February 12, 2019