Edward "Ed" Stracener

September 19, 1942 - January 10, 2014

Edward M. “Ed” Stracener, 71, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.   Ed was born and lived most of his life in Horse Branch, LA.  He was a retired plumber and served in the Army.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Edward Dale Stracener of DeRidder; daughters, Darleen Mahaffey of Pitkin, Marleen Cormier of DeRidder and Kathaleen Rackley of DeRidder; brothers, Ben and Gerald Stracener; sisters, Florence Haselden, Nancy Ferguson, and Christine Prather; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Edward Stracener; parents, Barney and Daisy Stracener; brothers, John L. Stracener, Beaver Ray Stracener, and George Stracener; sisters, Daisy L. Stracener, Zade L. Stracener, and Mertie Tilton.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:00am at Smyrna Cole Cemetery in Cole Central Community.  Bro. Arlen Smith will officiate.