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Clyde Sandifer Obituary

Clyde Ray Sandifer, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Rd. Clyde was a volunteer hospital chaplain for many years following his retirement from Exxon Refinery. He was a master woodcarver and instructor and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Clyde was a dedicated servant of the Lord and was active in and loved his Istrouma church and Sunday school family. Clyde is survived by his wife and love of his life for 57 years, Birdie Sue Starks Sandifer; children Lynn Sandifer Hall and husband Kevin Hall, Bryan Preston Sandifer and wife Ellen Sandifer; grandchildren Amanda Vining, Leigh Vining, Savannah Vining and fiance' Craig Sutton, Caitlin Sandifer, Elisabeth Vining, and Briana Birdie Sandifer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in honor of Clyde Sandifer to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

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Published by The Advocate from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2018.

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Rowena Hannaman

November 24, 2018

Hi Birdie, I have thought of you and pee wee often over the years. I have run across pictures of him when we were both 3-4 years old on tricicles. Memories of the two of you in high school and the few double dates after we were both married. I am happy for you both that you had so many years together. I lost the live if my life six years ago but know he waits for me in Heaven as Clyde Ray waits for you. It is hard, but that knowledge makes it possible. My prayers are with you.

Joe Dilmon

November 12, 2018

Clyde was a friend, supporter and a great resource for me during my assignments in process operations at Exxon. I know he will be missed by many. God bless Birdie and his family during this time of great lose.

November 12, 2018

Dearest Birdie Sue and children, I'm so sorry for your loss. Tho our paths have rarely crossed since '62, I've thought of y'all often and knew you had a good life together. I wish I could have told ole Clyde good-bye, but I'm looking forward to saying "Hello" and getting a hug when we all meet again, in heaven. Praying for an extra measure of God's strength for you sweet Birdie, and your children and their children. God bless you all. Love, Sharon Jacobs Browning

Doug Alford

November 12, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sandifer family. We are sorry for your loss. God Bless Him on a Wonderful Life and Family.

November 11, 2018

Birdie Sue, I am so sorry for you loss. Please know you are in my prayers. I lost your contact information. Again I am so sorry. I know Clyde was the love of your life.

Rita Sue Malehorn

November 10, 2018

Dearest Birdie and family,
Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. We are sending love and prayers. God give you strength through this time. Clyde was a man after God's own heart.
Rita Sue Malehorn

Jamie Duplantis

November 9, 2018

Birdie, Lynn and Bryan,
My sincerest condolences on Clyde's passing. In our younger days at Exxon, Clyde and I were close and he was my mentor for so many things. Fishing with him was always fun. I know he will be missed. But, I also know that the heavens are richer for him being there now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Dolores Hebert Shoultz

November 9, 2018

Birdie, You and the family are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Clyde, I went to school with Clyde for 12 years and always thought highly of him. We lived close to one another while at Brookstown Elm.May he R.I.P. Sincerely, Dolores Hebert Shoultz

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