Mr. Kalen Joseph Morrison

Celebrating The Life Of Kalen Joseph Morrison: Kalen Joseph Morrison was born on October 26,1997, in Detroit Michigan, to the union of Curtis Jerome Irvin (who preceded him in death) and Kimberly Joyce Patrice Morrison. Kalen attended St. Cecilia Catholic, Jamieson Elementary and Spain Middle schools - where he began his formal musical education. From Spain, he matriculated into Cass Technical High School where he embraced the active life of a member of the music department under the direction of Ms. Allen. In addition to his academic studies, he was an excelling member of the Cass Technical High School Band, Symphony and Jazz Bands. His favorite instruments were the Megaphone, Alto Saxophone, and Baritone Saxophone. He regularly played at a variety of high profile venues including the most recent 2012 Presidential Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama. Kalen was a contributing member to Fellowship Chapel Church under the guidance and direction of Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony. He was a member and soloist for Fellowship Chapel's Youth Choir, 'This Generation Choir'. On June 29, 2014, Kalen ministered in song during the church's Baccalaureate Celebration with a moving rendition of, "Strong Finish." His accomplishments in life both within the church and outside were clearly influenced by the love and commitment of the leadership and membership of Fellowship Chapel. As a member of Fellowship Chapel's Male Mentorship program, Isuthu, he was mentored and guided by the men of Fellowship Chapel. Pastor Anthony had identified him as a future church Worship Leader. In 2013, Kalen was accepted into another Detroit-based mentorship program, 'Pathways to Excellence', a program partnership between the Detroit Parent Network and the Sigma Pi Phi/Iota Boulé. This program offers leadership development for African- American Detroit young men enrolled in Grades eight and nine who aspire to have careers in the business, legal, and medical fields. While Kalen excelled in music, his aspirations did not stop there. Kalen had plans to study science and medicine upon graduation. Through Pathways, Kalen developed wonderful relationships with mentors and friends and was granted a summer internship at Sinai Grace Hospital in 2013. Kalen's favorite pastimes were listening to jazz music, especially John Coltrane, singing in the church choir, exploring the meaning of life, and managing his social network pages. On July 5, 2014, after a wonderful day of spending time with family and friends, Keenon Jerrell Morrison and Kalen Joseph Morrison's spirits transitioned into the eternal body of Christ Jesus where they will remain for eternity. GO HERE TO VIEW THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE ENTIRE TRIBUTE: http://www.webfuneralprograms.com/phone/keenon-and-kalen-morrison.html

Mr. Kalen Joseph Morrison

October 26, 1997 - July 5, 2014