of Scranton, AR
July 9, 1958 - August 11, 2025
Blaise was born in Covington, Louisiana, the eighth child of nine, to Burlick John and Vita Mae (Cali) Andrepont. The family moved to Scranton, Arkansas when he was 6.
They were looking for a good Catholic Community away from the influences of big city life and found it here, with Burlick eventually establishing a family-run crawfish farm.
Blaise was an active child who especially enjoyed spending time at the creek and playing with his brother, Martin. He was a pitcher in baseball with a strong, accurate arm.
He joined the Army at the age of 17 and served as a 64 Charlie Transportation Specialist in the HHB 5th Division Artillery, stationed at Fort Polk, LA with exercises in Florida and Germany.
He later worked on tugboats for Exxon (his nickname was Little Hercules) and got his tanker man's license. He then went to Westark Community College for an Associates Degree in building trades, which he put to good use with the many structures he built throughout the years. After, he attended Arkansas Tech University for a bachelor's degree in Park Administration. It was here that he met his wife of 41 years, Judy. They moved to Texas where he was Chief Blaise for the Texas Youth Commission Wilderness Camp for boys.
They returned to Scranton in 1985 and built their home on the family farm and through the years, turned a pasture into a beautiful home place. They were foster parents for some time until they got their two sons, David & Anthony, to love and teach and share life with. Notable achievements of the small family included building his sister, Mary's house, constructing a Little League ball field and building a bridge across Cane Creek and a zipline with the help of his brother, Martin. Blaise was always a hard worker and was strong and healthy until a serious back injury slowed him down in 2020. He enjoyed swimming, camping, trot-lining, watching movies and dancing. Notable jobs were on the startup of Stark Manufacturing in Paris and Baldor Electric in Clarksville. He was also an EMT, then found his niche in Maintenance at the University of the Ozarks. Most of his free time was spent at home, working on his farm, at the river or in church at St. Ignatius. He loved Jesus and was an avid Catholic, sharing his faith with those he met and by teaching the youth of the parish. He based his life on the pillars of work and prayer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Timothy and one sister, Martha Hughes.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Lynn (Weindel); son, David and wife, Alexis (Davis) and their three children, Paisley, Hudson and Ellieann; son, Anthony and wife, Madison (Purvis); sister-in-law, Nancy of Beaufort, SC; sister, Monica (Henry) Steele of Van Buren; sister, Angela (Philip) Foster of Fayetteville, GA; sister, Barbara of Ft. Smith; brother-in-law, Sammy Hughes of Muldrow, OK; sister, Mary of Scranton; brother, Martin (Kathy) of Greenwood; sister, Benita (Sam) Rodriguez of Holly Ridge, NC and many foster children, including Jillayne Arslan and family of Dardanelle and several international host children, including John Peter Alexandre of Little Rock and many In-Laws and other family members and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Scranton, AR. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, AR. A Rosary service will immediately follow the visitation at 7:30 PM. Interment will be at St. Meinrad Catholic Cemetery in Prairie View following the funeral mass.
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25 Condolence(s)
AJ Smith
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Linda Tate
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Judy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort in your time of grief. I am praying for you and your family. Linda
Cindy Crowder
Friday, August 15, 2025
There are no words to express my feelings.
God bless.
Cindy
Greg & Shannon Stone
Friday, August 15, 2025
Our thoughts are willing h the family.
Bryan Brown
Friday, August 15, 2025
Blaise was a very smart man and he worked very hard. I enjoyed working with him at Baldor, he knew his stuff! Praying for you family.
Margie (Naegle) Price
Friday, August 15, 2025
I always enjoyed seeing Blaise when visiting at St. Ignatius. He was a pleasant and kind person with a friendly smile. Prayers to Judy and family.
Joey And Debbie Pintado
Friday, August 15, 2025
Judy, David, Anthony & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Blaise was a good man! He was always soft spoken and willing to help. I still remember all the hard work he put in building the boys a baseball field there at your house. We spent a lot of practices there even after your boys were out of baseball. May God Bless you all!
Brenda and Tony Schluterman
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Blaze was a good freind and we worked together at Stark. Prayers go out to his family
Ellen Tencleve Kirbo
Thursday, August 14, 2025
My deepest condolences to Judy, the boys, siblings and all who loved him. The world is a better place for having him with us. God bless you all. RIP Blaise.
Joy
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sorry to hear this was a good guy to work for and a hard worker too. Judy May God give you comfort and peace as you go thru these days . Prayers
Marguerite Neidhart
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A first cousin I knew from childhood many states apart . What a full life he has had . Now celebrate his acceptance to have Everlasting Life : He made it . Love to all the family and wishing you good memories of your loving brother , father, husband , cousin
Travis & Suzann Underwood
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sending our condolences to you and your family. We were pleased to meet you and Blaise at the car show on Petit Jean. You are in our prayers!
Travis & Suzann
Cheryl Wells
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Praying for comfort and peace only gathering Lord can give through the loss of a loved one and friends. My love and condolences go out to Judy, David, Anthony and the rest of Blaise's family.
Terrian Haynes-Owens
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to the Andrepont Family. Wishing you peace at this time. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers!
John Peter Alexandre
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A great man was with us! Guided by the love and fear of God, he was the model of the hard working man in my life!!! He thought me all I know. He took pride in a well done and finished work. Giving up wasn’t an option for him, he would start again tomorrow, and the next day if that’s what it takes to get things done! He thought me patience! He helped shaping the man I am on the inside today. He gave a chance to a lost kid one day and loved and helped such stranger as if he was family. In 2018 I was that lost stranger. He gave me hope. I carry your light through every tear and step, forever grateful. May you Rest in Love and Light!!! I will always love you Papa Bear!!
Denise Mertin
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Judy, David, Anthony and family, my thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you all. May he rest in peace and let the perpetual light shine upon him!
Mark and Denise Mertin
Janice Gattis
Thursday, August 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayers for your family
Veronica Kennedy
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Our deepest condolences for the loss of our first cousin Blaze Andrepont .
Prayers to all of the immediate family members of Blaze.
I have not seen Blaze since we were children and went to the farm. I always looked forward to vist the family and the fun we had on the farm and when we went to a lake to go swimming . It was a wonderful family memory I will always cherish. May the Lord be close by you during this time of losing your loved one. Love , Veronica and Randy Kennedy.
Kelli Jo Lucia (Glenda Young's daughter and Family)
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to the family of Blaise Andrepont. May God's Angels bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Kelli Jo Lucia and Family🙏
Michael Harrison
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Loved his crayfish boils.
Jeania Hall Crowden
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Worked at Baldor with Blaise. Great person to work with and be around.
Praying for peace and healing during this difficult time.
Greg Davis
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Cecil & Leslie Fleming
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Prayers for peace and comfort through this difficult time
Rick and Sandy Banning
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
“Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.”
Cousin Steve Terracina
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
My prayers & condolences to all the family. Blaise was an awesome guy & we had loads of fun times griwing up & visiting thru the years. uUnfortunately I won't be able to attend but will be there in thoughts & prayers. Love you all, Cousin Stevie Terracina