Samuel Blanchard

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Samuel Carl Blanchard, 85, a native of Alexandria, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died at 9:35 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.


Mr. Blanchard was dedicated to his career at Foley’s in Houston for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Masonic Order at Lodge 1172 in Houston for more than 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found in his flower garden and in his yard working on various projects.

He is survived by his daughter, Charmaine Blanchard Anderson; and one grandson.

Burial is at Bayou Black Cemetery.


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Samuel Blanchard