KENTWOOD - The chief of the Kentwood Fire Department died at 72 on Friday.

Gerald Griffith, 72, served as fire chief of the Kentwood Fire Department before his death. A memorial service is currently set for Tuesday, March 25, at First Baptist Church in Kentwood with the time to be announced.

Tangipahoa Parish Fire District 1 ordered all flags to fly at half staff "in honor of Chief Griffith's incredible service to his community."