Louis Philip Pindell

LOUIS PHILLIP PINDELL, Son of the late Phillip Daniel and Mary (Winters) Pindell was born on April 8, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland. Louis departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2016. Educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools system, he received his high school diploma from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 1942. While attending Dunbar, he met the love of his life, Edith Griffin. They were united in holy matrimony for 54 years and from this union two daughters and three sons were born, They resided at 707 Richwood Avenue, Baltimore,MD for over forty three years. Louis was a lifelong member of the St. Phillips Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the Board of Trustees, as well as assistant troop leader for the church's Boy Scout troop. In addition, he served the community through his involvement in Meals on Wheels, and also served as Scout Master for Cub Scout Pack 664. He retired from the Social Security Administration after forty years of service, where he began as a custodian, and swiftly progressed to a claims examiner. Louis was passionate and involved. He placed priority on education, financial responsibility, and the welfare of his family He supported the interests of his family and friends through his devoted presence at sports, school community, and performing arts events. Louis was an avid fan of Baltimore sports teams, which included the Orioles, the Colts, and the Ravens, In addition, his celebration of life included playing cards, talking , politics, steaming and eating crabs, and going “down home” to 2109 Boone Street. He was the last surviving member of a vibrant, close knit family which included 15 children; Ruth, Milton, Adrian, Beatrice, Zelma, Leon, Edgar, Myrtle, Ella, Samuel, Lillian, Clementine, Mary, Irma, and Marie. Family was very important to Louis. He demonstrated a nurturing spirit and generosity towards them. Louis embodied all the genuine characteristics of a true grandfather and was lovingly known a “Pop Pop”. He celebrated his wife, Edith (Griffin) Pindell (who preceded him in victory); children, Bernadine (who preceded him in victory), Louis (Renee), Patricia, Reginald and Philip (Tracy); grandchildren, Ngai, Steven (who preceded him in victory), Catherine, Alexis and Allison; great-grand children, Colin; Theo; Devaughn and Autumn; and a host of loving relatives and friends.

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Louis Philip Pindell

April 8, 1923 - June 20, 2016