ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: STEWART, CLARENCE, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan City and Franklin, La.

Died: Saturday, December 3, 2011

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STEWART, CLARENCE, SR.
(July 30, 1945 - December 3, 2011)

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Reverend Clarence Stewart, Sr., a native and resident of Franklin, La., Former 
City Electrician and Pastor of Triumph Baptist Church transitioned from earth 
to bright glory on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:45 PM at his residence in 
Franklin, La., after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Triumph Baptist Church in 
Franklin, La., from 2:00 PM until funeral at 5:00 PM. Dismissal will be Monday 
@ 10:00 AM. 
Burial in the Perpetual Park Cemetery.

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to 
be present with the Lord. . . II Corinthians 5:8

Dignity, courage, faith-filled, strength, Pastor, preacher, teacher, husband, 
father, grandfather, brother, and community leader, are all words that describe 
Pastor Clarence Stewart, Sr.

Clarence was born on July 30, 1945, to the late Edward “Baby” Stewart and the 
late Elnora Pickett Stewart, the ninth of eleven children. He accepted Christ 
at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Octave Vincent at Triumph 
Baptist Church. He served there as a deacon under Rev. Vincent’s leadership and 
later as Senior Deacon under the leadership of the late Rev. Walter Moore. 
After many years of faithful service, he accepted his call into ministry to 
preach the word of God. He was ordained in 1984 and served as the pastor of 
Triumph Baptist Church for the past 18 years.

A man of humble beginnings, Clarence graduated from Willow Street High School 
in 1963 and began his career as a Sanitation worker for the City of Franklin. 
Diligent and consistent with a strong work ethic, Clarence moved to the Sewer 
Department and eventually to the Line Department. He was mentored by the late 
Andee Ibert and was thankful to him for many years of guidance, direction, and 
the apprenticeship opportunities he provided. Lionel Uze and the late Raymond 
Goulas also mentored him and were instrumental in further developing his 
natural talents as an Electrician.

After being employed by the City of Franklin for 16 years, Clarence took a 
position with Trunkline Gas Company in 1979. He began his career there as a 
maintenance man, was promoted to Operator, and ultimately, to Control 
Technician. This role afforded him opportunities to travel and advance 
educationally as he perfected his craft.

A reduction in the Trunkline Gas workforce in 1991 led to Clarence being laid 
off and served as a precursor to his return as an employee of the City of 
Franklin. Teche Electric Co-op hired him in 1993 as a lineman and in May 1993, 
he returned to work for the City he loved as Electrician and City Inspector. In 
this role, he maintained, supervised, and oversaw the operations of the city’s 
electrical facilities for 17 years, and with a combined 30 years under his 
belt, he retired July 30, 2010 from the City of Franklin.

Pastor Clarence Stewart leaves to cherish his memories. . . his loving and 
devoted wife of 45 years, Noel L. Henry Stewart; 2 sons: Clarence Stewart, 
Jr.of LaPlace, LA and Dwayne (Patricia) Stewart of Franklin, LA; 3 daughters: 
Carla A. Davis (Barry) of Franklin, LA, Jolanda M.(Christopher) Logan of 
Lawrenceville, GA, and Sherelle C. (Reginald) Martin of Lafayette, LA; 1 
brother: Claiborne (Evelyn) Stewart of Hampton, VA; 5 sisters: Idella Lewis of 
Baldwin, LA, Dorothy Widemon, Myrtle Perkins, Letha Wakefield, and Maggie Cole 
of Dallas, TX; 2 brothers-in law: Wilfred (Elizabeth) Henry, Donald B. Henry 
and 2 sisters-in- law: Minnie E. Henry and Shirley R. Phillips, all of 
Franklin, LA; 11 grandchildren: Brittanee’, Barry, Jr., Jordan, Joshua, Jacob, 
Titus, Ta’Nya, Tamia, Jovan, Corey, and Christopher; 2 God-children: Anthony 
Wilson and Loren Wells of Franklin, LA, a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends, and his beloved church congregation.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward “Baby” Stewart and Elnora 
Pickett Stewart; 1 son: William Arthur Stewart; 1 brother: Edward Stewart, Jr., 
and 3 sisters: Alma Green, Emma Colbert, and Ora Mae Stewart.

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