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Earnest Leon "Chico" Blanchard Jr.

1968 - 2024

Earnest Leon "Chico" Blanchard Jr. obituary, 1968-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1968

DIED

2024

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Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Earnest Blanchard Obituary

Earnest Leon "Chico" Blanchard Jr., aged 56, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on March 15, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1968, in New Orleans, LA. Earnest attended Our Lady of Good Counsel, James Derham Middle School and Walter L. Cohen High School. Earnest, known to many as "Chico," was a free-hearted individual who was very giving to others. He enjoyed watching sports and spending quality time with his family. Earnest is the father of Chico Franklin, Chase Andrews, and Javonda Blanchard; beloved son of Barbara Blanchard and the late Earnest Blanchard Sr.; grandson of the late Allen Collins, Helen Collins, Ruby Blanchard and Earnest Blanchard; brother of Keoka Collins, Mario Lopez, and Latyra Jackson. Earnest will be dearly missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am. Burial: Providence Memorial Park. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2024.

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FareedByron

June 16, 2024

My boy my school mate man you going to be missing like crazy.But brother rest easy.Love FareedByron.

D. Andrews

April 4, 2024

Prayers for the family , in the moment of sorrow. Absent from the body present with the Lord. Rest Chico.

D. Andrews ( Chase's Grandmother)

Donna and Family

March 30, 2024

Absent from the body Present with the Lord. Praying with you Cousins and for you guys that God give you the Strength to Endure such great loss. Weeping may Endure for a night but Joy Cometh in the morning. Lifetime Memories are forever. Love you guys .

Lisa Butler Richardson

March 29, 2024

Our deepest prayers and condolences sent to the family. Chico no matter when or where nothing but love shown. You´re forever be in our hearts. Rest In peace.
Lisa, Ms Wean & Vita

Tracy Curtis

March 29, 2024

My condolences to the family.

Willie Mae Gross

March 29, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alesia Foreman-Morris

March 29, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bernadette Taylor WLC /86

March 29, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Terrence Rankin

March 28, 2024

Chico bro I´m missing you already just sitting back laughing at da times when u moved in da 7th ward thank god for dat move but my brother God plans are bigger then man´s plans so with dat said enjoy living with our personal savior he calls all his children back home at some point u just beat us there. I love you my friend u will be missed dearly.

John Smith Jr.

March 27, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chico Franklin

March 25, 2024

Love u pops . You will forever live through me - Love Lil Chico

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