A Mass of Christian for Rodney Jeansonne will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Alexandria with Rev. Chad Partain officiating. Burial will follow at the Church of the Little Flower Cemetery in Evergreen. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.

Mr. Jeansonne, age 87 of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at his residence.

Rodney retired from Beta Engineering after 26 years where his work ethic, knowledge and passion for his job was unmatched. He wore many hats through his career with Beta as a Construction Manager, Sr. Estimator and Sr. Project Manager. He will be remembered warmly by those who worked with him and he will be remembered always as one of the foundational members in the Beta Engineering organization. He was a selfless, dedicated, precise, family-oriented, loving husband, father and pawpaw.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Mary Ellen Armand Jeansonne; his son, Kenneth G. Jeansonne; a granddaughter, Brittney Paige Jeansonne; and great-grandson, Steven Gordon, Jr.

Survivors include his daughters, Carol Ann Jeansonne Paul (Wayne) of Deville and Michelle Leigh Jeansonne Cobb (Stephen) of Alexandria; his sister, Dianne Jeansonne Dufour of Mansura; grandchildren, Stephanie Collado, Sage Paul, Erika Stokes (Evan), Kalee Paul Gordon (Steven), Scott Cobb, and Bryan Cobb (Darion); and great-grandchildren, Samuel Doggett, Winnie Stokes and Asher Baker.

Friends may visit on Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Alexandria.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com