Herbert Hal Rasberry passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Born on August 18, 1944, he spent all 79 years in his beloved Denham Springs. He graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1963. The owner of Hal’s Hair Reflections, he was a barber for 54 years before retiring on October 4, 2017. Customers came from near and far to listen to his stories and shoot the bull as much as to get their hair cut.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lanell Whitehead Rasberry, a son, Jason Rasberry, a daughter, Lisa Peters (Paul), a sister, Reba Lockhart, five grand-children, and eight great grand-children.
Visitation will be at Live Oak Church at 34890 LA-16 on Thursday, June 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jeff Frizell, John “Sap” Guzzardo, Chris O’Neal, Kevin Katzenmeyer, Matthew Taylor, and Jeff Corley. Honorary pallbearers will be Wiley Harris, Craig Harris, Tilden “Sonny” Curry, and Mike Whitehead. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice and The Carpenter House for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Live Oak Church Building Fund.
11 comments
Kara Hammatt Fontenot
June 20, 2024 at 2:20 pm
Hal was a great hair dresser and friend. He will be greatly missed. He did my hair at various times over the year. Much love.
Nancy Hammatt
June 20, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Hal cut my hair for over twenty years. Aside from being a talented barber, he was a wonderful person and friend. Prayers and blessings for his family.
Nancy Hammatt
Elton Hayes
June 20, 2024 at 1:31 pm
We are with you in prayer & extend our condolences. Mr Hal was a joy to be around. Judy, Lemuel, Gerald, Bobby & Elton
Elton Hayes
June 20, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace & love in the arms of our Savior
Connie Crow Sullivan
June 18, 2024 at 1:35 am
Hal will remain in our hearts, minds, and find memories always,
Poppy & Connie Sullivan
Connie Crow Sullivan
June 18, 2024 at 1:30 am
Hal will remain in our hearts, minds, and fond memories always,
Poppy & Connie Sullivan
Jason Strange
June 18, 2024 at 12:44 am
I will forever remember our early Friday morning conversations before school. Denham Springs has lost an icon. I pray the family will find peace
Chip Etier
June 17, 2024 at 10:27 pm
When I moved from Monroe to Baton Rouge, Bengy Russell referred me to Hal. Hal was my barber for almost thirty years. He was a friend and a great resource for the “inside” scoop on LSU.
He gave my youngest son his first haircut.
I live in Texas now and will miss knowing he isn’t there.
Rest in peace my friend!
Barbara Cheney
June 17, 2024 at 8:44 pm
A good man.Will miss him
James Minton
June 17, 2024 at 5:54 pm
Hal could have been a character in “Archie,” “Back to the Future” or “American Graffiti.” He was the high school trendsetter and the go-to guy for local happenings for all his adult life. An era ended when he closed his shop.
Hilton and Sandra Frizell
June 17, 2024 at 5:26 pm
Lanell, Jason and Lisa
Hilton and I are so sorry for the passing
Hal. He was such a fine man, husband
and father and he will be missed by so
many people. Hal never met a stranger and always made everyone feel so special. He was always so proud of his family. Y’all will be in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days to come.
Our love,
Hilton and Sandra Frizell