Clifford Allen Tomplait, 75, of Port Neches, Texas passed away September 22, 2010 at his home. He was born April 12, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Jack and Gladys Marie Fontenot Tomplait. Clifford retired from Port NechesGroves School District and from the pastorate of Central Gardens Baptist Church. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict and was a Mason.He was the loving husband for 53 years of Reba Sue Barker Tomplait of Port Neches devoted father of Lance Tomplait and wife Tonya of Port Neches, Norma Reeves and husband Frank of Vidor, Becky Wyble and husband Robert of Beaumont, and Dawn Grimsley and husband Bruce of Mont Belvieu brother of Lily Ann Hargrave of Sugarland and cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren.A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Heritage Funeral Home in Nederland at 6:00 p.m., Chaplain David Cross officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home, Johnny Huckaby funeral or.In lieu of usual remembrances, the family is requesting memorial be given to Gideon International, 914 Bowlin Avenue, Port Neches, TX 77651.
Condolences
Richard And Nancy Schoenbein
October 12, 2010
Cliff will be missed by all who knew him. He was a kind as well as a Christian man. We are very glad that he was available to help Tonya and Lance when they moved to Texas. He was a wonderful role model for his children.
Kelley Singleton Tomplait Ramirez
September 25, 2010
Reba and family I am sorry for your great loss. Cliff provided James, me and the kids with so much joy and knowlege throughout the years at Central Gardens Baptist Church. That was the only church where I really felt at home. I will be forever thankful for the Blessings he provided. As someone else stated above, there are way too many fond memories to name. Again, my heart is heavy for you at this time.Love and prayers, Kelley
Minnie Moore
September 25, 2010
We are thinking of you in this time of great sorrow. You and Clifford are always in ourprayers.So many fond memories I cant think of just one. When you feel like talkingcall us or send me a email.All our Love , Minnie Bobby
Phyllis Fontenette
September 25, 2010
Mrs Reba i look at my paper and saw the news my heart was broken I love Mr Tomplait and you dearly One of my patients i miss coming to see. He always had good heart. He love you dearly. I will pray that God give you strength and when everyone leave you and you be home along that god will be there for you I love you and Cliff surly will be miss. You can always call me if you need me Love always Phyllis Fontenette
Christine Hutson
September 25, 2010
8206Say not in grief he is no more but live in thankfulness that he was.
Donna And Inez Kelly
September 25, 2010
Uncle Clifford had the most wonderful resounding voice and now he is once again able to sing to the Lord. We will meet again in heaven Uncle and have a wonderful reunion. My heart is heavy not being able to attend the service today but Aunt Reba know that Mom and I are always with you in our hearts. We will see you soon.
Michael E. Leboeuf
September 24, 2010
IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I BID YOUR FAREWELL MY FRIEND AND A TRUE PASTORSHEPHERD IN MY LIFE. YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY WITH YOUR MINISTRY, THAT THE FAR REACHES MAY ONLY BE KNOWN BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. MAY YOU GO IN PEACE AND BE BLESSED WITH GODS TOTAL CURE AND BASK IN HIS GLORY , BY HIS SIDE FOR EVERMORE. LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN WE MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. MY SOUL REJOICES IN YHOUR HOMEGOING
Bobby Connie Godeaux
September 24, 2010
Even though we never had the honor of meeting your father, by coming to know you and your family all of these years we know he was a wonderful man. You are so giving and loving that as the Good Book says, quotYou bend the tree like you want it to grow.quot The cedar with its strong roots to hold it in place with our faith, to grow up in grace in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and grow outward to be a shadowing shroud for all Christians in need. We continue to pray that you will be surrounded be the Lords angels in the days ahead wrapped his love. We hope you have many special memories to keep to going though the difficult days ahead. We love each every one of you. Bobby Connie Godeaux
Aubrey Felder
September 24, 2010
Cifford was a special friend to me, having worked with me at Port Neches ISD for 20yrs. He was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.