Donald James Arceneaux

The eldest of five children, he graduated from Kashmere Gardens High School in Houston, TX, in 1964. Afterward, Don served in the United States Air Force (USAF) until 1968.

After completing his military service, Don married and started his civilian career. On November 23, 1968, Donald married Dorothy (Chretien) of Pine Clair, Louisiana—a union that lasted nearly 54 years. He worked for AT&T in various technical capacities, retiring after over 35 years.

Don was brought up in the Catholic Church and was an active member of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Baton Rouge.

Any visitor to Don's home heard the din of amateur (HAM) radio in the background. A man of many interests, he was passionate about technology and current events and enjoyed playing dominoes and cards, hunting, fishing, barbequing, and smoking meat, mainly brisket.

Throughout his life, Don served his community through various organizations, including Telephone Pioneers of America, Knights of Columbus, and union steward. He also belonged to hunting clubs and amateur radio organizations.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rena Gradney and Ernest Arceneaux; stepfather, Wallace Gradney (Gradenigo); sisters, Judith Sonnier and Cynthia Marie Porter; and brother Harold Arceneaux.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Donna Arceneaux, Denise (Nicholas) Lee, and Dana (Isaac) Lavine; seven grandchildren, Anais, Nicholas II, Isaac II, Liliane, Octavia, Caleb, and Sydney, brother John Wayne Arceneaux (Brenda), several nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am at Central Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:00 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.