Arlen Wayne Hanchey

Arlen Wayne Hanchey, 90, of Jennings peacefully entered into heavenly rest in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Jennings.

Visitation will begin at the church at 10 a.m. Monday morning until the time of service.

Burial will follow at Cooper Cemetery west of DeRidder.

Dr. Hanchey was a retired dentist whose career spanned more than four decades in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Jennings and Iota.

Arlen was born Jan. 14, 1932, in DeRidder, the first of six children born to Louis and Goldie Hanchey. He graduated from Merryville High School, received his bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University in New Orleans.

His compassionate care for his patients was a trademark of his professional career and reflected his genuine concern for others throughout his life.

He is predeceased by his wife, Rose Alice Hall Hanchey; his parents, Louis and Goldie Hanchey of DeRidder; brothers-in-law William N. Cox and John A. Niel, both of Lake Charles and a great-niece, Tyler Niel.

Dr. Hanchey was a living example of Christian faith and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Jennings. He will be remembered for his remarkable sense of humor, patience and kindness. He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar, adding his talent to the Goldennaires Band during his retirement.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Elaine Cox of Lake Charles, Eldene Niel of Lafayette (formerly of Lake Charles) and Willene Marsalise and Lee of DeRidder and his brothers, William J. Hanchey and Sharon of Uniontown, Ohio, and Reggie Hanchey and Mary Celia of Ruston. He is also survived by 10 nieces, 10 nephews and a host of their children and grandchildren who loved their Uncle Arlen.