Name: Visitation for Cleat F. Temple Jr.
Start: 2018-11-07T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2018-11-08T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport

Cleat F. Temple, Jr.

Shreveport, LA - A Memorial Service honoring the life of Cleat F. Temple, Jr. will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA, with Pete King officiating. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the funeral home.

Cleat was born November 30, 1952 in Monroe, LA to Cleat Frayon Temple, Sr. and Cynthia Peoples Temple and passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in Shreveport, LA. He was married to Rita Drake Temple. Between them they had seven children, Christopher Temple, Dustin Temple and his daughter Amy; Jeremy Temple and Shelby Temple, Jeremy Houston and wife Traci and their son Tommy; Russell Houston and Dustin Houston. He also had two step-children from a previous marriage, Michael Stiles, Angela Stiles and her son Dillon Wells; aunts, Helen Lee and husband Ray, Georgie Bankston and Joyce Peoples; and numerous cousins.

Cleat served in the United States Navy as an airplane mechanic. After proudly serving his country and receiving an honorable discharge, he worked numerous jobs until he found his calling as an officer with the Shreveport Police Department. He proudly served for 33 years retiring with the rank of Captain in June 2018. Cleat loved God, his family and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jeremy Temple.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be retired and active members of the Shreveport Police Department.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the medical staff and professionals at Willis-Knighton North, Willis-Knighton Cancer Center and to St. Joseph Hospice for their care and compassion.

The family suggests memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or First Responders Children's Foundation, 38 E. 32nd Street, Suite 602, New York, NY 10016, NLEAFCF.ORG.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Nov. 7, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Cleat Temple

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12 Entries

November 8, 2018

Dear Rita and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very special person and loved by so many.
Please know you all are in our prayers.

Sharon and Edd Boyd
and Clint Beene

Ron and Cathy Coleman

November 8, 2018

Rita and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap his arms around you all and may the angels carry Cleat to our Lord's loving arms. Love you all.

Sarah

November 8, 2018

Praying for the family and friends

Pam Orr

November 7, 2018

Frayon was one of the nicest guys I knew in high school. Always a gentleman to everyone. So very sorry for your family's loss.

PATTY HOPKINS

November 7, 2018

RITA AN BOYS, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER, LOVE TO ALL.

Paula Farquhar

November 7, 2018

A quiet and wise man who always had a kind word and a smile.

E. J. Lewis

November 7, 2018

Rita, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Cleat. He was indeed a faithful friend and a mentor to all. Be Strong....you will forever have your memories. You and the family are in my prayers.
E. J. Lewis

November 7, 2018

I remember Cleat as a good worker. You never had to worry about his work ethic. I am sorry for his family's loss.

Doris Cameron

November 7, 2018

Cleat was one of the best men I've ever had the privilege to know. He was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. Cleat I'm thankful for the honor bestowed on me by knowing you. I love you and am truly going to miss you.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

November 7, 2018

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 Cleat T. Temple, Jr. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Cleat. To Cleat 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 Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Navy and for his 33 years of service with the Shreveport Police Department. Cleat, we commend you for your honorable service. 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. You were a true friend. 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 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Cleat's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

November 6, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2). My prayers are with your family.

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