Macon Alvin Rathburn

Macon Alvin Rathburn, 99, of DeRidder, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 25, from 5-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 26, at 10am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.  Rev. Drew Fontenot will officiate. Macon is survived by two granddaughters, Anna Carson & Randy of Tomball, TX, Melinda West & Roger of Bossier City, LA; two grandsons, Ross Rathburn & Connie of Lake Charles, LA, Richard Rathburn & Jeri of Richland, MS; eleven great grandchildren, Ashly, Ryan, Rachel, Alex, Ariel, Morgan, Dakota, Owen, Kdee, Chance, Felicia; three great great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Jane Rathburn of DeRidder, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Mabelle Rathburn; three sons, Robert, Lowell, and Richard all of DeRidder, LA. Macon was a man of adventure, "riding the rails", who loved to tell stories, but most of all he loved his wife and family. Macon graduated from DeRidder High School, attended SWLA Institute.  He joined the CCC until he enlisted in 1940 into  the Army Air Corp, which became the U.S. Air Force.  He retired as an E8, Chief Master SGT. Macon and his family moved back to Mabelle's family farm.  After settling down in DeRidder he went to work for  Angola State Prison and LCIS, Phelps Correctional.  Macon graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,TX with a Criminal Justice Degree.  He once again retired. During his retirement he hiked the Appalachian Trail  several times, and did quite a few talks about his adventures.  Macon's grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss the stories and the adventures. Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com