Maurice Machen

Maurice Edward Machen, age 83, of Tallulah, Louisiana, passed away on November 23, 2022, at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Maurice was born on April 19, 1939, in Madison Parish, Louisiana, to Cecil and Lois Purvis Machen. Maurice was a self employed farmer in East Carroll Parish (Sondheimer) for over 50 years. He was also a talented musician playing piano and guitar his entire life.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Joan Machen Colbert, one son, Edward Machen and a step daughter, Jill Whitaker. 

Maurice is survived by his wife, Cynthia Arender Machen of Tallulah, Louisiana, one brother, Paul Machen (Debra), three sons, Len Machen (Rhonda) of Start, Louisiana, Bill Machen of Tallulah, Louisiana, and Cameron Machen of Metairie, Louisiana, one daughter, Ashton Machen of DeRidder, Louisiana, one step son, Jason Whitaker of Monroe, Louisiana, and one step daughter, Jenny Hopkins of Monroe, Louisiana, four grandchildren, Lauren Machen Linder (Richard), Kayla Machen, Steele Thompson and Ella Pankey, one great grandchild, Claire Jewel Linder. Maurice had two sisters-in-law (besides Debra), Tammi Arender of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Penney Wilkins of Tallulah, Louisiana, and one brother-in-law, Dr. Stan Wilkins of Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Maurice had many nieces and nephews including Dene Machen, Stewart Machen and Alan Machen, Toby Wilkins and Corby Wilkins. 

Funeral services for Maurice will be Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation will be one hour before the service at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Bro. Jay Parker, Bro. Jason Lupo and Cameron Machen will officiate at the service. Eva Taylor will provide the special music. Serving as pallbearers are Dene Machen, Stewart Machen, Alan Machen, Kevin Purvis, Robert Purvis and Quinton Purvis. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Powers, Paul Powers, Keith Powers and Edgar "EB" Purvis. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Medical Center, staff at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation for the comfort and care Maurice received as his health declined.

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