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Virgil Clement Obituary
A resident of Independence, LA, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 the Lord brought him home surrounded by his family at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Hammond.
Jr. was born October 30, 1952 in Independence, LA and was 68 years of age.
He was a retired striping foreman for Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and was presently serving the Lord at Lion King Ministries as a groundskeeper. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt.
Jr. is survived by his wife of 40 precious years, Garnet King Clement; daughter, Anna Clement Thompson and husband Adam; son, Travis Clement and wife Whitney; he was the best Poppi to his 4 grandchildren, Desirea, Harley, Kole and Lena; adored by his 2 sisters, LaVerne Arceneaux and Mary Ann Stevenson; nephew, Greg Spring and wife Tonilynn, niece, Robyn King Williams; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Emile Clement, Sr. and Esther Lena Danna Clement; sister, Vernie Ann Spring; infant niece, Kristi Stanga.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 and at Shiloh Baptist Church, 3704 Shiloh Church Rd., Pine Grove, LA from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Services conducted by Rev. Laverne King. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com
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Jackie W. Moak
August 26, 2021
Garnet, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Prayers for you and your family.
Marc Signorelli
August 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathy Robichaux
August 23, 2021
Laverne and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I just know that you will meet again. Y'all are in my prayers during this difficult time. Love you.
Deborrah Lee
August 23, 2021
My heart breaks for Virgils family.I am so sorry for your loss. We know he is with his Lord and Savior and rejoice knowing he is at perfect peace.Prayers for peace and comfort.
Shirley Fisher
August 23, 2021
Junior you will be greatly missed RIP
Brenda Johnson Dorsa
August 22, 2021
I was so sorry to read of Virgil’s passing. I went to school with Virgil and rode the school bus with him. I remember him as a sweet childhood friend. Sending prayers to his family during this most difficult time.
Janet Morse
August 22, 2021
Garnett
So sorry about the loss of your precious husband. Thinking about you praying God continues to watch over you and your family
Fay Todd
August 22, 2021
Garnet, Anna , Travis and family my heart is so saddened for you in tne loss of Jr. My prayer for all of you is for God's comfort and peace in the sad days ahead. I love you .
Nadine VinylWilliams
August 22, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending prayers and condolences
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