Elton Lee Cheatwood

Elton Lee Cheatwood, age 79, of Flora, LA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, LA. Arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Monday, April 05, 2010. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Yount officiating. Interment will be at Rachal Cemetery in Marco, LA. Mr. Elton was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He lived for his family, always worked hard to provide for them, and was a simply a great man. He always had a jolly countenance and a smile on his face. He loved to make people laugh and smile, and looked on the bright side of life. He was a jack of all trades, and could fix just about anything. He loved to work with cattle when he could and hunt as much as possible. He was truly a great person, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebbie Cheatwood and Maude Wiggins Cheatwood; and one son, James Elton Cheatwood. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruby Cheatwood of Robeline, LA, one daughter, Dorothy Laurent and husband Robert of Natchitoches, LA; one son, Louis Cheatwood and wife Jennifer of Marthaville, LA; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Laurent, Lauren Ashley Cheatwood, Lucas Cheatwood, Ryan Austin Laurent, Emily Cheatwood, Tara Dockens, and Corie Allbritton; two great grandchildren, Hunter Andrew Laurent and Kaden Strickland; two brothers, Ebbielee Cheatwood of Castor, LA and Lee Cheatwood and wife Nancy of Rock Hill, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Wesley Cheatwood, Franklin Utz, Preston Broadwater, Otis Ray Cheatwood, Frankie Hayes, and Keith Kay. Honorary pallbearers will be Lucas Cheatwood, Ryan Laurent, Kenneth Cheatwood, and Kirby Moreau.