Michael Marue Gearen

1951 - 2017

Michael Marue Gearen obituary, 1951-2017, Starks, LA

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson-Snider Funeral Home

205 E. Harrison St.

Dequincy, Louisiana

Michael Gearen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 14, 2017.

Michael Marue Gearen, 66, of Dequincy passed away September 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1951 in Dequincy, LA to Marue and Margaret Gearen. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. Michael loved the outdoors and his favorite passion was hunting all types of wildlife.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marue and Margaret Gearen and by his son, Jerry Ray. Left behind to treasure his memory is his loving wife of 38 years, Carolyn Gearen; sons, Shane Fountain; daughter, Alaina Golden; brother, Marlon Gearen; sister, Sheila Perry; grandchildren, Colton Shane Fountain, Daegan Fountain, Leeanna Congdon, Kaylyn Fountain, Tobias Golden; great grandchildren, Reagan Congdon, Degan Fountain and Faith Fountain. Also, his heart that had 4 paws "Baby Girl".

Graveside services will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in Doyle Annex Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Starks from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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February 17, 2018

Jo and Justin Kingrey

Marue, you will be missed, tremendously. Your joking and laughter will not be at that kitchen table anymore, but you've put memories in our hearts forever. Love you and miss you, Jo Kingrey, and son Justin Kingrey. Praying for you Ms. Carolyn, if you need me, holler at me sweet lady.

September 17, 2017

Janie Hyatt

So sorry to hear about "Marue" praying for you Carolyn and the Family..

September 17, 2017

Joey & Michelle

Sending our condolences to Mrs.Carolyn Kay and family. Marue was a good man and he will be greatly missed by so many. We pray that God will place a hedge of comfort over your family during y'alls time of loss.

September 16, 2017

Dottie Fallaw

Carolyn Kay,
I am so sorry to hear this, my heart aches for you. We had many good times together, traveled many miles together, made lots of memories. Praying for you and your family.

Love you
Tommy & Dottie Fallaw

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