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Dee Bristow

Dee is originally from Muskogee, Oklahoma. He has been married to his wife, Marilyn, since 1973. Dee and Marilyn have two grown daughters, Jenny and Laura.  Dee retired after selling his Mack/Kenworth truck dealership in Lafayette, LA in 2008 and moved to Bossier City. Dee and Marilyn have been members of University since 2009.

If you would like to contact Dee directly with a prayer request you may email him at

Steve Brunts

Steve and his wife, Julie, are from California and have been married since 1981. Their 4 daughters are married and they have 2 grandchildren. Steve is retired from active duty and works at Barksdale AFB in civil service.

If you would like to contact Steve directly with a prayer request you may email him at

Wendell Glass

Wendell is a native of Shreveport. He has been married to his wife, Rhonda, since 1977. They have two children.  Wendell and Rhonda have been members of University since 1985.

If you would like to contact Wendell directly with a prayer request you may email him at

Ike House

Ike is a native of Houston, Texas but has resided in the Shreveport area since 1966.  He and his wife, Robin, are both graduates of CE Byrd and LSU. Ike has been married to Robin since 1982 and have three children. He has been a family and cosmetic dentist for 30 years in the suburb of Haughton. Ike and Robin have been members at University since 2000.

If you would like to contact Ike directly with a prayer request you may email him at

John Kerley

John is a native of Shreveport. He has been married to his wife, Joyce, since 1978. He is a retired Civics teacher. John, Joyce and Jennifer have been members of University since 1987.

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Wayne Simmons

Wayne and his wife, Gale, are natives of Shreveport. They have been married since 1981 and have three grown children: Stefanie, Derek, and Callie. Wayne has owned his own business, Shreveport Electric, for more than twenty years. Wayne and Gale have been members at University since 2010.

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