ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: CLEMONS, JESS R., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Monday, April 14, 2014

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CLEMONS, JESS R., JR.
March 2, 1927 Ð April 14, 2014

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Jess R. Clemons Jr., 87, born in Farmer City, IL and a resident of Bayou Vista 
passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Teche Regional Medical Center.

Jess leaves to cherish his memory his three loving children, Mark Clemons and 
his wife, Cindy, of Berwick, Leslie Clemons Guidry and her husband, Greg, of 
New Iberia, and Scott Clemons of Baton Rouge; one brother, Harold Clemons and 
his wife, Avis, of Texas; one sister-in-law, Virginia Clemons of Illinois; five 
grandchildren, Daniel Clemons and his wife, Amy, Alysse Clemons, Courtenae 
Pourciau and her husband, Peyton, Jeremy Guidry and his wife, Nicole, and 
Meghan Broussard and her husband, Adam; seven great grandchildren and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Theresa "Billie" Joyce Landry 
Clemons; his father, Jess R. Clemons Sr.; his mother, Ethel Holt Clemons; a 
son, Jess R. Clemons III; one brother, George "Tug" Clemons; one sister, Alice 
"Sis" Clemons Campbell, and one nephew.

Jess was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who held many 
interests like: gardening, woodworking, and working on cars. A World War II and 
Korean War veteran, Jess proudly served his country in the United States Marine 
Corps. 
Jess retired after nearly 38 years of dedicated service to Exxon. After his 
retirement he spent his time traveling and spending time with his family. Most 
importantly, Jess lovingly and diligently took time to tend and care for his 
wife, Billie. Also, he did enjoy his dogs and purple martins. Jess was a hard 
worker and a great provider for his family.

The family requests that visitation be observed Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 
6pm to 9pm at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation will resume 
Thursday, April 17th at 9am until time of services at 10am at Hargrave Funeral 
Home with Father Greg Pratt officiating. 

Jess will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.

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