Clarence “Blue” Becnel

Published 4:46 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Clarence “Blue” Becnel, 85, was born Aug. 24, 1929, and passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Clarence Becnel

Clarence Becnel

He was a native and resident of Gramercy.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lena Nicholas Becnel; three sons: Chris Becnel (Danette), Darrin Becnel and Timothy Becnel (Alyssa); one sister, Irene “Toot” Badeaux; grandchildren David Prieskop, Phillip Becnel, Justin Becnel, Benjamin Becnel, Jack Becnel, Victoria Becnel, Blake Becnel and Emilee Becnel.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Odelia Becnel and a son, Wade Becnel; sisters: Pauline Martinez, Grace LeBlanc, Ella Mae Becnel and his twin sister, Clara Becnel.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy from 9 to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, visit roselynnfuneralhome.com.