Clayton Earl Belanger, Sr.

Clayton Earl Belanger, Sr., 61 of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, July 26, 2010. Clayton was born August 9, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to Warner Belanger and Alberta Thierry Belanger. He was a lifelong area resident and retired operator from Fina Oil. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #246l in Port Neches and was a volunteer for the Hospitality Center. Clayton was a member of OCAW Local 4-23 and chairman of the workman's committee for many years. He was also a veteran of the Marine Reserves. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Trish Belanger of Groves; four sons, Clayton Earl Belanger, Jr. and wife, Trudi of Mauriceville, Chad Andrew Belanger and wife, Nikki of Groves, Corey Michael Belanger and wife, Patricia of Port Neches, and Justin Michael Smith of Tulsa, OK; sister, Janice Babino and husband, Johnny of Nederland; brothers, Butch Belanger and wife, Kathleen of Groves, Doug Belanger and wife, Nancy of Port Neches; nine grandchildren, Bryce, Becca, Brock, Brena, Jada, Spencer, Blake, Cayden and Caleb. A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday July 28, 2010 from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and a Memorial service at 6:30 p.m.with Reverend James McClintock officiating at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to the Hospitality Center, P.O. Box 829, Beaumont, TX 77704.