Clinton Anthony Rebert

1940 ∼ 2020

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Clinton Anthony Rebert, 79, of Orange, TX, peacefully left this world and into the marvelous rest of Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 19, 1940. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Rebert, and his son, Clint Rebert. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Rebert; his two grandsons, Kolby Galis and Kalen Gilstrap; his granddaughter, Camrynne Rebert; his two sisters and brothers in-law, Barbara Little and Howard Fabre and Glenda and Jimmy Meaux, along with six nephews.

While Clinton left us so very unexpectedly after battling sickness for two weeks, he was immovable in his readiness to go home. The morning he left us, he told both his daughter and sister, Barbara, that he had been given the most blessed life and had lived it to its fullest and was ready to go home and see his beautiful wife, who also left us one year ago this same month. Shortly after, he went peacefully to sleep.

Clinton was a wonderful husband to his wife, Geraldine for 57 years before she passed away last year. He loved her so much and was always so proud to be her husband. They were active and outgoing and had countless precious memories with family and friends. Stacy and Clint were so proud to have Clinton as their dad, because he was always so much fun to be with, he made their friends feel like family, and he made them laugh… hard! And the grandchildren have so many incredible memories of PeePaw taking them fishing (a lot) and once again, making them laugh so hard they cried. He had a special bond with his sisters staying in touch daily and spending much time in conversation and laughter.

Clinton was a family man and a steady, faithful friend to so many. He maintained and nurtured numerous friendships going all the way back to childhood. He was truly loved by all! Just like his dad, Earl Rebert, he was truly the “life of the party” and had a laugh that was absolutely contagious. His intentional mis-pronouncement of words, witty sayings, and funny stories would always have his family and friends bent over in laughter. Although Clinton was about to be 80 in August, most thought he was in his 60’s. He was so handsome and active and always stayed busy building things and making things at home look so nice and neat. His fish frys were the best!!! No one could cook fried fish like him, and it was so great to see him in his element with his Miller Lite cooking up batches and batches of fish for his family and friends; those were some very happy times for him.

Clinton was one of a kind; he really was. He leaves behind a great void in the lives of so many and will be sorely missed. However, knowing how ready he was to go to his heavenly home leaves his family with great peace in the midst of great sorrow. Rest peacefully Clinton (Daddy, PeePaw, Uncle Clinton, Clint, Chee Chee, etc.) until we see you again...

The family will celebrate Clinton's life with a memorial service at a later date.

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John Ardoin July 18, 2020

Clinton and go back to1955. We met in high school and been friends ever since. We double dated for our senior prom. It so hard to believe he's gone. I talked to him the day he went into the hospital. When I called I thought he was just joking as he always did. I knew he was sick but never thought it would end like this. He was a picture of health gone in just few days later. Hardly an hour goes by that I don't think of him and all the fun we had in the last 65 years. The fishing trips and vacations. He and Geraldine came to meet Ginger and I in Corpus Christi on their honeymoon. I'll never forget that night they came it rained real hard and our apartment flooded. Clinton woke me up and said hey there is speckle trout swimming under my bed. He wrote in my high school album saying he hoped we would always be friends and that we were going to the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and see all those pretty girls in La.I know he really missed Geraldine because he would call more often. Thankfully he had Stacy with him to help out with that loneliness. I could write a book about all that he and I did. I'll miss you my old friend "Rebel". And I'll never get to eat fried fish like you could cook again. I bet Saint Peter handed him a frying pan when he went through the pearly gates

Stacy R Rebert July 16, 2020

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Kolby Galis July 16, 2020

Peeps, I can’t begin to explain the bond meemaw, you and I had. Your presence in my life was something I always valued and knew I was fortunate to have. Never once did I hesitate about coming to see y’all. I looked forward to getting away from home and going to my favorite place. Me and you were already in heaven at the lake house. As soon as I’d pull up from driving to town I’d be fishing within minutes. I always seemed to catch a fish when you’d come around, told you that you were my lucky charm. Fishing always united us and was something we did every time I came to town, I cherish that. The example you two set for me is engrained in who I am and it’s set the foundation for the life I have. Thank you so much for the genuine love, care and compassion for me and my well-being. I have so many memories, it’s not just a few. So lucky to have had you two for the time I did. I’ll miss you immensely and never forget all the things I’ve learned and all the times we’ve shared. You were truly the best and the only thing holding me together is the fact that you’re with Meems and Clint and that makes me happy to know you’re not alone. Love you forever, never forgotten.

Camrynne Rebert July 16, 2020

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Stacy R Rebert July 16, 2020

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Camrynne Rebert July 16, 2020

My peepaw was the best peepaw a granddaughter could ask for! You never failed to put a smile on my face or make me laugh by anything that came out of your mouth! You taught me so many things and I will forever be blessed to have the memories I do with you! You taught me how to fish, how to cook fish, how to bait a hook, and most importantly how to live life to the fullest! I love you so much and I miss you more than anything! Rest Easy my sweet peepaw! It gives me peace and comfort to know you’re with my dad and meemaw, I know y’all are so happy up there all together!

Gary Norrid July 14, 2020

I have known Clint since July 24, 1962, that's the day we both hired on at Du Pont. We have been good friends from that day on and have remained friends all these years. Clint and I have caught many fish over the years and shared many more good memories. Clint was a very easy person to know and his outgoing personality made it that much easier. He and Geraldine were the perfect couple and it was easy to see how much they cared for each other. I will miss Chee Chee very much. Gary Norrid

Norma Brannan July 14, 2020

So sorry to hear this Clint was such a sweet guy. We have lots of memories of Clint we went to school together and he worked with Ken at DuPont and I worked with his sister Barbara many years. We will keep the Rebert family in our prayers. R I P. Norma and Ken Brannan

Karen Leblanc #2 July 14, 2020

So, sorry for your lost. Ronald and I lost our dancing partners and good friend of many years. We shared many good times and lot’s of laughs. Clinton will be missed. Our prayers with his family.

Julie Budwine July 14, 2020

Clinton was one of the most amazing men I ever knew. I was blessed to have him in my life. He accepted me into our family with all my little quirks and helped me to embrace them. He was a prankster, he had a laugh that was infectious and a smile that would warm the coldest of hearts. The world on July 11th grew a little colder and a little sadder with your passing. I will miss our talks about politics, fishing, gambling and family. I will miss your tales of the family from the past. Through you I was given an insight into those who had passed long before I became a member of this loving family. You taught and showed me what a loving father was, which I watched standing on the outside with Stacy and Clint and then when Clint passed I seen a very brave soul trying to hold it together for his wife, daughter and grand children even though your heart was broken. Then you lost your beautiful wife Geraldine then once again I seen this strong man emerge to help his family through this horrible loss. I believe you never lost your faith in God and I believe he was the foundation of who you were. I believe with all my heart the day the last breath left your body Geraldine was holding one hand and Clint the other as you walked into heaven. Even though my heart is broken and my tears continue to fall I know you are happy and resting with your family. One day, I will be lucky to see you again please save a seat for me at the table of our father and I will be looking forward to one of your wonderful hugs and kisses on my forehead. Rest in Peace our Dear Love one and give Geraldine a big hug from her cousin who misses her dearly!!!

Howard Fabre July 14, 2020

Clinton Rebert was my brother..I was blessed to have such an awesome brother for all these years. We did alot of laughing at anything and everything! He taught me how to drive a car (stick shift at that), dance, and how to not take life so seriously. He was the perfect big brother, always looking out for my best interest. We had a special bond that is hard to explain He called me every morning at 8 am just to check on me and make small talk..I already miss those phone calls. My heart is so heavy right now. Sadness is consuming me I know this hurt will get better with time but right at this moment time is my enemy. I feel so lucky to have had him in my life I pray that when he drew his last breath his wife, Geraldine, and his son Clint were there to greet him I will forever hold you in my heart and cherish the memories we had together love, your sister, BooBoo

Howard Fabre July 14, 2020

I met my brother- in-law Clinton Rebert. in 2018, when I started dating his sister Barbara Jean.. We made many trips together and always had such a wonderful time Clinton and his wife Geraldine were always ready, at the drop of a hat, to go somewhere. When his wife, Geraldine passed away on July 30, 2019, he went everywhere with us We all missed her so much He became like a brother to me. He accepted me into this family unconditionally. I am heartbroken by his passing He will be missed but never forgotten I feel I am a better person for knowing him because of his constant laughter and sense of humor. Just know my friend, that I will take excellent care of your sister, BooBoo, because I know how much she meant to you. Love and miss you man Howard Fabre

Stephenie Gonzales July 13, 2020

Mr. Rebert was a kind man who always had a smile on his face . I got to know him due to helping him out with his cars at Twin City Nissan. Sometimes he just stopped by to chat cause he was in town. He was a one of kind and I will miss him.

Ann Skelton July 13, 2020

Clinton was a dear friend that I will miss greatly! We were friends for over 60 years. I have so many memories of Clinton and Geraldine--we took trips together, enjoyed many Astro games, DuPont dances, and we all looked forward to his delicious fish fries and crawfish boils--he could catch and cook that seafood! He was a jokester and did love to laugh and have a good time. There are so many good memories from the past and good ones from just before his passing. He will leave a void in the lives of many. May the special memories help his friends and family through this difficult time. See you on the other side my friend! ~Ann Skelton

Art Armintor July 13, 2020

Clint and I were very close friends since we hired in at DuPont we fished hunted went dancing partyed at my beach home etc he was the last one of my fishing partners I’ll always remember him and his family in my prayers. Art armintor