James W Clifton, Sr.

Loreauville– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for James W. Clifton, Sr, age 75, on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Buddy Breaux as celebrant. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 8 a.m. until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

A native of New Iberia and resident of Loreauville, James W. Clifton, Sr, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 11:27 a.m. at his residence in Loreauville.

He was employed as an electrician and was a member of Local IBEW 901. He taught the electrical program and retired from South Louisiana Community College, New Iberia campus. He was a member of the Loreauville Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Captain.

He was always proud of his military service in the Navy Seabees.

Jimmy loved coaching youth and being involved with all local community activities.  He loved his Loreauville Tigers!!

Pop Jim will be greatly missed and loved by his entire family.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda R. “Boobie” Clifton; his children, Michael Clifton, James W. Clifton, Jr (Susan), Brad Clifton (Julie); grandchildren, Taylor Clifton, Chase Clifton, Kyle Clifton, Amelie Clifton, Adeline Clifton, Colette Clifton, and Abigail Clifton; Sister, Joan C. Trahan (Carrol).

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jeanne Breaux Clifton; one brother, Glenn Jude Clifton.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Michael Clifton, James Clifton, Jr., Brad Clifton, Taylor Clifton, Chase Clifton, Kyle Clifton, Chad Trahan, Scott Trahan, Carrol Trahan, and Julius Ransonet, Sr.

The family would like to thank Bridgeway Hospice, Dr. Jose Mata and staff, Dr. Jon Leleux, Dr. Moses Kitakule, and Dr. Mehandi Haran for all the kindness and support they shared with our family during this difficult time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Loreauville, 116 S. Main St. 337-229-8338 is in charge of arrangements.

.