Reuben Steve Arrambide, 82, of DeRidder, Louisiana died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Smart Choice Assistant Living in Silsbee.
Reuben was in the restaurant business and was a field supervisor for Kentucky Fried Chicken. He also served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his children, R. Steve Arrambide and wife Robyn of St. Charles, Illinois, Janet Gentry and husband Charlie of Shreveport, Louisiana, Cynthia Wessel and husband Brian of The Woodlands, Texas, Charles Fred Arrambide and wife Mary of Overland Park, Kansas, and Millie Hickman and husband Jeff of Madison, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Reuben is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Carroll Arrambide.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with a 2:00 P.M. military burial at Beauregard Memorial Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, March 7, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions can be made to Bible Baptist Church, 1710 Hwy 96 Bypass, Silsbee, Texas 77656.

