ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: CLINTON, JOHN W 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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CLINTON, JOHN W 
August 11, 1927 – May 8, 2012

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John Wallace Clinton, a life-time resident of Bayou L'ourse, loving family man, 
and World War II veteran, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8th at Teche 
Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. 

John was the husband of the late Dorothy Vonda Clinton.

He was born in Mt. Enterprise, Texas to the late Joe and Thelma Clinton on 
August 11th of 1927.

John worked at Chevron until retirement. He was a devoted employee who believed 
in working hard. After retirement, he worked at Rouses and made lasting 
friendships. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Many of his family 
members will have lasting memories of good times spent at the camp. They tell 
stories of fun times and great food that always ends in a card game. Other than 
good food and fun with family, John also enjoyed keeping a garden and fishing.

John was a World War II United States Army Veteran, he was stationed in Germany 
as a Military Police Officer

He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Clinton; mother, Thelma Clinton; 
wife, Dorothy Clinton; two sons, Paul and Carl Clinton; stepson, Danny Johnson, 
and great grand daughter Kandiss Richard.

John is survived by; his son, Charles Clinton and his wife, Kay, of Patterson; 
daughter, Connie Peebles and special friend, Zack, of Gonzales; and step son, 
Bobby Johnson and his wife, Pat, of Gray. John will also be remembered by his 
six grandchildren; Kristie Garner, Lisa Ingram, David Clinton, Bobby Johnson 
Jr., Katie Landry, and Debra Richard, as well as fourteen great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 10th from 6pm to 8pm Hargrave 
Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation and funeral services will continue 
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville on Saturday, May 
12th.

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