Wilbert Clement

Male 1925 - 2013  (88 years)


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  • Name Wilbert Clement 
    Nickname Bud & Slim 
    Born 20 Jan 1925  Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 5 Mar 2013  Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 8 Mar 2013  Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2509  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2025 

    Father Beauregard Clement,   b. 7 Dec 1894, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1976, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Aurelia Credeur,   b. 11 Nov 1893, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1976, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 4 Jan 1921  Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F967  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Willie Etta Boudreaux,   b. 30 Dec 1931, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 2023, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 22 Feb 1949  Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. B.J. Clement
     2. Michael Dewey Clement,   b. 22 Sep 1950, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1961, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 11 years)
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2025 
    Family ID F6354  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 B.J. Smith 
    Children 
    +1. Ronald James Clement, Sr.,   b. 13 Feb 1960, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Dec 2017, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
    +2. M.A. Clement
    +3. Gregory Paul Clement, I,   b. 17 Oct 1964, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 2018, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years)
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2025 
    Family ID F2695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Jan 1925 - Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Feb 1949 - Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Mar 2013 - Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 8 Mar 2013 - Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Wilbert 'Bud/Slim' Clement
    Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement
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    Documents
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Wilbert 'Bud/Slim' Clement
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement
    Name: Wilbert Clement
    Race: White
    Age: 18
    Birth Date: 20 Jan 1925
    Birth Place: Rayne, Louisiana
    Residence Place: Rayne, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
    Registration Date: 21 Jan 1943
    Registration Place: Rayne, Acadia, Louisiana, USA
    Height: 6' 2"
    Weight: 153 lbs.
    Complexion: Ruddy
    Hair Color: Brown
    Eye Color: Brown
    Next of Kin: Beauregard Clement
    Marriage License Announcement of Wilbert 'Bud/Slim' Clement and Willie Etta Boudreaux
    Marriage License Announcement of Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement and Willie Etta Boudreaux
    Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on February 25, 1949
    Birth Announcement of Michael Dewey Clement
    Birth Announcement of Michael Dewey Clement
    Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on September 29, 1950
    Obituary of Wilbert 'Bud/Slim' Clement
    Obituary of Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement
    Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on March 7, 2013

    Headstones
    Headstone of Wilbert 'Bud/Slim' Clement
    Headstone of Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement
    Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Wilbert "Bud" "Slim" Clement
      1925 - 2013

      Rayne - Funeral services for Wilbert "Bud" "Slim" Clement, 88, of Rayne will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Tommy Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2, Rayne.

      Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home.

      Mr. Clement passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:19 P.M. in a Lafayette hospital.

      A native and lifelong resident of Rayne, Mr. Clement was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor while serving in Burma.

      Mr. Clement was a member of American Legion Arceneaux Post #77. He retired from Weatherford-Lamb after many years in the oilfield. He enjoyed gardening, reading (especially westerns), and he loved spending time at Holly Beach. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and caring for his family. He was a loving father and a devoted family man.

      Survivors include his daughter, Betty Jo Constantine and husband, Darrell of Duson; sons, Ronald Clement, Sr. of Rayne, Mark A. Clement and wife, Mary of Mire, and Gregory Clement, Sr. of Rayne; grandchildren, Lynnette Comeaux and husband, Jay of Rayne, Ronald Clement, Jr. of Rayne, Crystal Reaux of St. Martinville, Shawn A. Clement and wife, Jenna of San Antonio, TX, Jamie Lopez of Rayne, Gregory Paul Clement, Jr. of Rayne, and Autumn Clement of Rayne; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his loving dog, Coco.

      Preceding Mr. Clement in death were his parents, Beauregard and Aurelia Credeur Clement; son, Michael D. Clement; sister, Renola Bourque; and brother, Wilson Clement.

      Condolences may be expressed online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com

      Duhon Funeral Home, LLC of Rayne has been entrusted with arrangements.

      (Published by Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)