BORN

1938

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Funeral Home

210 North Pine Street

Deridder, Louisiana

Arglen Blankenbaker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2011.

Arglen C. Blankenbaker, born 7/31/1937, in DeRidder, LA at home to parents Hazel Whitaker Carroll and Harry Carroll. Mrs. Blankenbaker was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. She married the love of her life on May 8,1954 in Newton, Texas.

She was preceded by her Son, James Edward Blankenbaker; Brother : Claude Butch Carroll; Sister :Mamie Teston, Aimee Joyce Fox, Betty Ann Fontenot.

Arlen is survived by: Husband: Edward Blankenbaker; Daughter and Son-in-law Cynthia and Danny Cassels of Rosepine; Son and Daughter – in-law John and Rosie Blankenbaker of Rosepine, and son, Jody Blankenbaker of Mesquite, Texas. 11 Grand kids and 10 great grand kids, 1 great- great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews. Brothers: David Carroll, Dolphy Carroll, Donald Ray Carroll, Bruce Carroll; Sisters: Joann Mabini, Maxine Alexander and Jean Coker.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Service will be held on Monday, September 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Arlen Smith will be officiating. Burial will be in the Old Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder.

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October 5, 2011

Rose Mabini Jones

Dear Aunt Arglen, thank you for everything that you have done for me over the years. I will miss your sweet, beautiful eyes, but I can still see them in Cynthia, John, and Jody. I loved you dearly and promise to love your children all of our lives.

September 5, 2011

Maggie & John Parsley

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 4, 2011

Luke and Roy Jackson

We are so sorry for your loss! Out thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of each other, and God Bless you all!

September 3, 2011

Tammy Brown Marshall

Heaven added a great lady to their flock. You will surely will be missed.
Such a sweet person.

September 3, 2011

Ruthie James

We miss you Aunt Arglen and love you very much! Thank you for all the wonderful childhood memories that you provided, they are priceless.

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