Services for Chris Sandell, 86, of Leesville were held October 29 in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. C.M. Kelly officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mr. Sandell went to be with the Lord October 27, 2016. He was born December 25, 1929 to Alvin and Lela Sandell in Hornbeck. Mr. Sandell was of the Baptist faith, and played the fiddle. He liked basketball, puzzles and all games, but he loved Bingo. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. Mr. Sandell was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Lela Sandell; two sisters and seven brothers. Those left to cherish his memory are one brother, Talmadge Sandell and three sisters, Lela Mae Evans, Una Lea Savell and Veral Hutchison.
July 15, 2026
