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Claude DeBeaux Obituary

H. Claude DeBeaux, Jr.

Shreveport, LA - Mr. H. Claude DeBeaux, Jr., was born on January 14, 1932, and passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, at Osborn Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. Officiating will be Msgr. Earl V. Provenza,VF. Private family graveside services will be held at Forest Park Cemetery.

Claude was a native of Marshall, TX, and had been a resident of Vivian and then Shreveport, LA. He was a member of The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Eucharistic Minister, past member of the Knights of Columbus. He lettered on the LSU Golf Team and was a member of SAE Fraternity. Claude served as a Vice President of the Holiday in Dixie. He was founder of Claude DeBeaux Ford Inc. in Vivian, LA, and served as a past President of the LA Auto Dealers Association and the Shreveport Country Club. Claude served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Citizen Bank and Trust and Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA, and on the boards of LA Dealer Services, Caddo Parish School Board and Motor Vehicle Commission under Gov. Treen.

Claude was honorably discharged as a First Lt. in the U.S. Army, Armored Division, having served during the Korean Conflict. Poppie was a wonderful, husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and hunter and loved all sports, especially LSU football.

Claude was preceded in death by his daughter, Patti DeBeaux; mother, Lena DeBeaux and father, H. Claude DeBeaux, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen; daughter, Suzanne Flores and husband, Tom; son, Buddy DeBeaux and wife, Toya; five grandchildren, Bill DeBeaux, Laura Weego, Bud Flores, Helen Sittig and Austin DeBeaux; eight great-grandchildren, W. Buddy DeBeaux, Anna DeBeaux, Payne Weego, Taylor Ellis, Jilian Ellis, Abby Weego, Roy Flores, and Jud Flores; and one sister, Dolly Moore, of Marshall, TX.

Pallbearers will be Bill DeBeaux, Bud Flores, Chris Weego, Ben Sittig, Austin DeBeaux, Kenneth Lazarus and Allan Lazarus.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Green, Jay Winningham, Tom Flores, Jim Haynes, Delton Harrison, Justin Breithaupt and Paul Winder.

The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of the donors' choice.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home for their outstanding care, especially Dr. Roy Fleniken, Byron Hines, Louise Weggins, R.N. and the LPN's and CNA's of Wing 4.

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Published by Shreveport Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude DeBeaux

19 Entries

Carolne Harkness

January 14, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Claude and the entire DeBeaux family were so sweet to me when I was a child. I remember countless hours swimming and playing in the family pool as well as lots of other great memories. God bless and much love.

Jimmie Sippel

January 14, 2013

Helen - I send love to all - hoped to play golf a few more times - I can't believe it - sorry he was ill for some time- We are well and still in Dallas - Jimmie and Susan Sippel

January 13, 2013

My condolences to the family. He was a special man who will not be forgotten.

Lori Sistrunk

January 11, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. DeBeaux was always the most polite and friendly man when I was an employee of CB&T many years ago. I respected him greatly as a man of strong leadership and wisdom. May God Bless and Comfort you all in the days ahead. Lori Barrett Sistrunk

Kay Camp

January 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Claude's kindness, humor and love of his family truly inspired me. You have my deepest sympathy.

January 11, 2013

Tom,
I'm sorry for your families loss, and will keep ya'll in our prayers.

Thomas Litton & family

Marilyn and Paul Davis

January 10, 2013

Poppie will be so sorely missed; he was a wonderful loving grandfather and great-grandfather. My children are better for having him in their lives for so many years. Much love to the family. I love yall so much.

January 10, 2013

Claude was a great man and friend. He will be missed by us all but his legacy will live on for ever. Ernie Avra

Jane Fitzgerald-Maddox

January 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Claude was always such a kind and perfect gentleman. I appreciate our working relationship at the bank, his intelligence, leadership and friendship. We always said he had the memory of an elephant. Claude always put the love for his family first. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Danny Carter

January 10, 2013

Sorry to learn of you loss. You all are in my prayers.

Cathy Cogley

January 10, 2013

Suzanne, I am sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2010. It is hard, but your loving memories will help to ease some of the pain. Praying that you and your family will feel the grace of God and His loving arms wrapped around you. Lean on each other and draw your strength and comfort from God and each other. Memories are so precious at this time.

Karen Shaffett

January 10, 2013

So sorry-what a great man he was. I remember spending the night many times with Patti and having a great time. I bought my first brand new car from Claude DeBeaux Ford- loved it!!

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

January 10, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to H. Claude DeBeaux our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Claude. And to Claude it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean war while serving in the U.S. Army. Claude, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Claude's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

January 10, 2013

We are saddened to hear of your loss!
You will certainly be in our prayers.
Bob and Myrna Wilson

Peggy Hardy Boone

January 10, 2013

My prayers are with the DeBeaux family. Such fond memories of your Dad growing up in Vivian. May God give you comfort during this time.

2Tim4:7 " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."

Theresa Gregorio-Torres

January 9, 2013

What a spectacularly nice man! I am certain he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many people in the Vivian community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My love,
Theresa Gregorio-Torres

Patti Moses Penny

January 9, 2013

Thank you for giving me a job and the opportunity to work for you.

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