Clary Mitchell Chesson, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Reverend Keith Pennington officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 5, 1942, he was the son of Clyde Mitchell Chesson and Gloria Mae Ardoin. Clary worked for Sheet Metal Local 196 as well as for Orange County Pct. 3. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Clary served as a Chaplain for the Christian Motorcycle Association as well as being a member of Tex-Ana Christian Motorcycle Association. During his early years he enjoyed spending time boxing. He loved music and played guitar, piano, and sang. Clary was a devout Christian and never missed a chance the witness to anyone he came across. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Chesson and Gloria Ardoin; son, Clary Clifton Chesson; and his first wife, Barbara Chesson.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ruth A. Chesson; brother, Dave Chesson and wife Charolette, of McLewis; children, Craig Chesson and wife Lucy, of Orange and Lori Chesson, of Orange; step-children, Tonya Jackson, of Fannett, and Bem A. Bembry and wife Judy, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Josh McBride, Brooke Breaux and husband Dustin, Clary Colby Chesson and wife Bayleigh, Cole Chesson, Amanda Morales and husband Michael, Jodee Walter and husband John, Madelyn Chesson, Sydnee Granger, and McKenzie Jackson; great-grandchildren, Slayde Barker, Lucy Mae Breaux, Vada Le Breaux, Kai Joseph Morales, Silver Lee Chesson, Evelyn Michelle Morales, and Beaux Clifton Chesson.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dustin Breaux, Slayde Barker, Bem Bembry, Michael Morales, Andrew Chesson, Cole Chesson, and Colby Chesson. Honorary pallbearers are Josh McBride and Dustin Chesson.
Clary’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Southeast Texas Hospice for all of their love and compassion. In lieu of customary remembrances donations may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice, P.O. Box 2385 Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
David Breaux
August 4, 2018
May the Lord spread his loving arm's around the Chesson family in their hour of need and in the day's to come. "May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord's face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace". Amen.
Numbers 6: 24-26
James Finley
August 3, 2018
So sorry to here of the loss of Clary. May he walk pain free and happy in the company of The Lord! My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Judy K Toney
August 3, 2018
Dear Ruth, although Tonya and I only met Clary a few times when we would come to your shop, I remember the times that you would tell us how Clary would witness to others about Jesus. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Judy and Tonya Toney
Anonymous
August 2, 2018
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.
Angela Fuselier
August 2, 2018
Clary you were always like family . There was never a dull moment when you were around.you always had a smile and words of encouragement. You will be greatly missed by us and many others. We love you , until we meet again. Ms Ruth our prayers for you and the family are multiple.
Dave Chesson
August 2, 2018
I will truly miss my brother, my best friend. From childhood memories, to starting families, raising kids, camping, riding motorcycles, sharing our faith with one another, and understand each other's sense of humor. Each and every day I was able to talk to him or spend time with him was a gift from God. I will miss his angelic voice that could send chills down your spine when he would sing. We all knew we were in for a treat when Clary would pull out his guitar. Heaven definitely gained an angel in the choir when he showed up.
Rest In Peace Brother,
Dave Chesson
Anonymous
August 2, 2018
Heart's Companion Bouquet was purchased for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.
Anonymous
August 2, 2018
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.
Debbie Dailey
August 2, 2018
So many memories, from horseback riding, camping out under the stars, music on the back porch and big boats. My greatest memory was riding our bikes through the mountains and going to Hot Springs, Arkansas for my 50th birthday. You have been ingrained in our family so much Clary and we will miss you dearly. See you in Heaven my friend.
Anonymous
August 2, 2018
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.
Bigdon Flannery
August 1, 2018
What a wonderful man bet he’s ridin a golden Harley in the streets of gold enjoyed all of our conversations about motorcycles God and the old days of his boxing ride on brother see you on the ol ther side
Pastor Kevin & Your Friends At Gpeh Church
August 1, 2018
Pastor Kevin & your friends at GPEH Church purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.
Rethea And Doug Anderson
August 1, 2018
Sister Ruth, we will all miss Brother Clary, His warm smile His love for music, I will never forget how he loved to have practice at your house, he helped me in so many ways singing for the lord, we will miss Him and we will be always praying for you and your family ,may God keep His loving arms wrapped around you all and help you all in your time of loss. God Bless sister. we love you all.
Anonymous
August 1, 2018
Ocean Breeze Spray was purchased for the family of Clary Mitchell Chesson.