E.J. Schexnayder

Published 9:08 am Friday, December 2, 2016

By Holley Cochran

Graveside services were held Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Lonestar-Blackjack Cemetery in Collins, for Ernest Joseph Schexnayder, age 81, who passed away on Nov. 9, 2016, at his residence in Prentiss.  Saulters Moore Funeral Service of Prentiss was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Charles Lee Loftin officiated. Pallbearers were Neil Stegall, Tony Kirkley, T.J. Mixon, Ben Flynt, Laine Stegall and Bradlee Legg Deering.

Mr. Schexnayder was born on July 15, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Victor J. and Mae Gaudin Schexnayder. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith and was a retired Veteran of the United States Air Force.

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He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rachel Kirkley Schexnayder of Prentiss; one son, Victor Joseph Schexnayder (Stacy) of Prentiss,; one daughter Robyn Tengler-Stegall (Neil) of Prairieville, Louisiana; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com

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