Obituary for Jessie P. Lachney

Jessie P. Lachney, age 86, of Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1939, in Pineville, Louisiana to Alsey and Ada Laborde Lachney.

A distinguished professional and respected member of his community, he was recently recognized as a Special Louisiana Citizen in acknowledgment of his contributions and service. A licensed Professional Civil Engineer, licensed Land Surveyor, and Louisiana Notary Public, he dedicated much of his career to public service and engineering. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation after 26 years of dedicated service and was the owner of Avoyelles Consulting Engineers. He also served as president of the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District and was nominated for the distinguished honor of Avoyelles Citizen of the Year. His commitment to his faith and community was equally evident through his role as a founder and board member of Marksville Pentecostal Church and Red River Pentecostal Church. Through his professional accomplishments, Christian faith, and dedication to his community, he leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership, and lasting impact.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Alsey Lachney “T-Boy” and Ada Laborde Lachney “T-Me”; one brother, Alsey James Lachney “L.C.”; one sister, Verlie Voinche Bernard and one grandchild, Aaron James Lachney.

Those left to cherish his memory is his son, Jonathan Louis (Ashley) of Fifth Ward; daughter, Charlotte Lachney of Shreveport; two sisters, Joyce Bond (Randy) of Spring Bayou and Charlene Lemoine (Vernon) of Brouillette as well as four grandchildren, Jon Laurence Lachney (Abigail) of Cantonment, Florida, Jacob Lachney of Marksville, Jameson Keet Long of Marksville and Mia “Leah” Ducote of Fifth Ward.

Funeral service for Jessie P. Lachney will be held at G. A. Mangun Center at The Pentecostals of Alexandria, on Thursday, October 15 th , 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., with Bishop Anthony Mangun and Reverend Gentry Mangun officiating. Internment will be held on Friday, October 16 th , 2026, at St. Genevive Cemetery in Brouillette.

Visitation will be held at G. A. Mangun Center at The Pentecostals of Alexandria on Thursday, October 15 th , 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will continue after the service from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Continued visitation will be held in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville Friday morning beginning at 7:00 a.m. lasting until 9:00 a.m. followed by a brief service officiated by Reverand Audric “T” Bordelon.

Those honored to serve as Pallbearers are Jon Laurence Lachney, Jameson Long, Luke Laborde, Peter Lemoine, Beau Coco, Alsey Lachney II, and Si Cammack.

Honorary Pallbearers are Vernon Lemoine, Tommy Maddie, Mark Borrel, Craig Laborde, James Guillot, Emmeric Dupuy, Peter Lemoine, Senator Heather Cloud and David Cammack.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.