John A. Blanchard, Jr.

"John A. Blanchard, Jr., a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Walker, he passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the age of 80. He was a retired civil engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, with more than 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, class of 1957. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3331, and was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, from 9:30 am until funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn H. Blanchard; 4 children: Mona Parker and her husband Martin, Dina Blanchard, Lisa Blanchard, and John C. Blanchard and his fiancé, Christy Papa; 5 grandchildren: Christopher Long and wife Sheri, Elizabeth Long and her fiancé Jordy Allen, Matthew Parker, Joseph Parker, and Phoebe Blanchard; his brother, Bobby Blanchard and his wife Gwen; and his sister Ellen Witcraft. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton John Blanchard, Sr. and Sylvia White Blanchard; and his grandson, Carey Spenser Blanchard. Serving as Pallbearers will be Christopher Long, Jordy Allen, Matthew Parker, Joseph Parker, Bobby Wayne Blanchard, and Bart White. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, PO Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.