Charles Jean-Pierre

August 12, 1954 - January 25, 2022

Charles “Ti Marcel” Jean-Pierre transitioned Tuesday, January 25th in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gonaïves, Haiti on August 12, 1954, and was the fifth child born through the union of Denise Marie (Moise) Jean-Pierre and Paul Marcel Jean-Pierre. Growing up, Charly's birthday was a huge family celebration. He was born on the day the village of his ancestral roots celebrated their patron Saint's holiday; Fête Sainte Claire Marchand Dessalines. After graduating top of his class from Petit Séminaire College Saint Martial, university he matriculated to the Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie-Universite d’Etat d’Haiti. He later earned an associate degree from Thornton Community College and graduated with a master’s degree with honors from Governors State University. Charly met the love of his life, Ketly Lacruz, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1965. They wed in 1976. His passion and commitment to his growing family led them to immigrate to the U.S. in the early 1980s. They settled and raised their children in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Papy Charly, as he was affectionately called, worked as a licensed real estate broker and Postal Supervisor for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. In search of a more serene environment, Charly relocated to Royse City, a Dallas suburb, for a postmaster job opportunity. Soon after, he rededicated his life to Christ and served as a Sunday school teacher at Higher Ground Church in Sunnyvale, TX. Charly was an avid reader, traveler, teacher, and family historian. He loved music and dancing to international music from kompa, to salsa, to smooth jazz. Charly loved athletic competitions: soccer in particular. His favorite pastimes included playing the guitar, dominos, and chess. He enjoyed film production and was the founder of the Culture Video Club. Charly was knowledgeable and loved to learn; he had an expansive collection of books and a photographic memory. One of his greatest personal achievements was retracing his family tree, dating back to the 19th century. Charles will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Ketly Jean-Pierre, and children: Ralph Dany Jean-Pierre (Claribel), Marcelle Valerie Robinson (Corey), Marcella Rogers (David), Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre and Elizabeth Jean-Pierre. His grandchildren “petits enfants” shared his love of sweets, particularly ice cream and warm milk. His legacy lives on through: Jasmine, Kiera, Zavier, Nyasa, Dexter, Kayla, David Jr., Jordan, Corey Jr., Nicholas Marcel, Viviana, Morgan Denise, Janna, and Eleazar. Charly was a devoted husband, loving father and Christian. He was a highly sensitive individual and selfless unifier; for some he is a hero. His smile, memory, and genuine presence will forever remain in the hearts and minds of the entire Jean-Pierre family, relatives, and a multitude of supportive friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Location. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11:00 to 1:00pm at the funeral home prior to the service. The service will also be live streamed; please go to www.oneroomstreaming.com and click on "watch your service" icon and use Event ID: resthavenrockwall Password: 6KRS7P Charles "Charly" Jean-Pierre est né aux Gonaïves, en Haïti, le 12 août 1954, le cinquième enfant né de l'union de Denise Marie (Moise) Jean-Pierre et de Paul Marcel Jean-Pierre. En grandissant, l'anniversaire de Charly était une grande fête familiale. Il est né le jour où le village de ses racines ancestrales célébrait sa fête patronale, la Fête Sainte Claire Marchand Dessalines. Premier de sa classe, après avoir obtenu son diplôme au Petit Séminaire College Saint Martial, il rentre à la Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie-Université d'Etat d'Haïti. Il a ensuite obtenu un diplôme d'associé au Thornton Community College et une maîtrise avec mention au Governors State University. Charly a rencontré l'amour de sa vie, Ketly Lacruz, à Port-au-Prince, en Haïti, en 1965. Ils se sont mariés en 1976. Sa passion et son engagement envers sa famille grandissante les ont amenés à immigrer aux États-Unis au début des années 1980. Ils se sont installés et ont élevé leurs enfants dans le banlieue sud de Chicago, en l'Illinois. Papy Charly, comme on l'appelait affectueusement, a travaillé pendant plus de 20 ans en tant que courtier immobilier et superviseur postal pour les services postaux des États-Unis. À la recherche d'un environnement plus serein, Charly s'est installé à Royse City, une banlieue de Dallas, pour une opportunité d'emploi en tant que maître de poste. Peu de temps après, il a redédié sa vie au Christ et a servi comme professeur d'école du dimanche à l'église Higher Ground de Sunnyvale, TX. Charly aimait lire, voyager et enseigner. Il aimait la musique internationale et les compétitions sportives, en particulier le football. Parmi ses passe-temps favoris, Charly jouait de la guitare, des dominos et aux échecs. Il aimait la production de films et était le fondateur du ClubCulture Video. Charly était cultivé et aimait apprendre ; il possédait une vaste collection de livres et une mémoire photographique. L'une de ses plus grandes réalisations personnelles a été de retracer son arbre généalogique, qui remonte au 19e siècle. Charles manquera profondément à son épouse aimante, Ketly Jean-Pierre, et à ses enfants : Ralph Dany Jean-Pierre (Claribel), Marcelle Valerie Robinson (Corey), Marcella Rogers (David), Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre et Elizabeth Jean-Pierre. Ses petits enfants ont partagé son amour des sucreries, en particulier de la crème glacée et du lait chaud. Son héritage se perpétue à travers : Jasmine, Kiera, Zavier, Nyasa, Dexter, Kayla, David Jr, Jordan, Corey Jr, Nicholas Marcel, Viviana, Morgan Denise, Janna et Eleazar. Charly a fait sa transition le mardi 25 janvier dans sa maison, entouré de sa famille aimante. Il était un mari dévoué, un père aimant et un historien de la famille. C'était un individu extrêmement sensible et un rassembleur désintéressé ; pour certains, c'est un héros. Son sourire, son souvenir et sa présence authentique resteront à jamais dans le cœur et l'esprit de toute la famille Jean-Pierre, des parents et d'une multitude d'amis qui les ont soutenue. The service will also be live-streamed; please go to www.oneroomstreaming.com and click on the "watch your service" icon and use Event ID: resthavenrockwall and password: 6KRS7P