Clarence Bazile

Clarence Bazile, a resident of Marrero, LA and native of Vacherie, LA, entered into eternal life with the Lord on November, 1, 2015 at the age of 84. He transitioned peacefully in his home where he was surrounded by the love, prayers and care of his devoted wife of 63 years, Helen Walker Bazile, and family. As a patriarch and provider, he sustained his family as a sandblaster and painter for over 25 years at Avondale and Wall shipyards. His legacy continues with strength in the hearts and lives of his wife, Helen, four daughters, Gilda Austin of Las Vegas, Nevada, Deadra Francis (Robin), Thais Wilson (Herman Jr.) and Sibyl Jefferson, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two greatgreat grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Norman Armant (Irma), Jerry Williams, Joseph Armant, Margarine Bazile, Jaqueline Bazile, Sedona Stewart, Elvin Bazile Jr. (Jerralyn), and Brenda Rayford (Vernon), and a host of relatives of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin Bazile and Nettie Armant Gloster, siblings, Idelma Armant Ross, Rose Lee Williams, Patricia Bazile and Lawrence Bazile. Family and friends honored his memory during a Celebration of Life with Thanksgiving on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Walkertown Way, Marrero, LA. Rev. Dr. T. J. Brown officiated. Open and final viewing took place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. The service began at 10:00 a.m. Funeral services were entrusted to Davis Mortuary Services, Inc. Burial at Christian Social Cemetery in Gretna, LA.