Clarence Hanseford Hailey, 90 years, of Nederland departed this life to be with Our Heavenly Father, on Sunday, May 16, 2004. He was born in Nebo, Louisiana, June 21, 1913. He moved to the Port Arthur/Nederland area in the late 30’s. He was a retired member of Pipefitter’s lLcal #195 and a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Nederland.
His devotion to his wife and daughters and his dedication to Our Lord exemplified a model Christian life. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Tressie; his daughters and their husbands, Frances Boutin of Seabrook, Gwen and Bob Warkentin of Houston, and Clarissa and Steve Streetman of Austin; six grandchildren, Kelli Magley, Michael Derry, Kyle, Amanda, Allison and Victoria Streetman; and two great grandchildren, Wesley and Dylan Magley. His daughter, Gloria Derry of Houston, preceded him in death, June, 2003. Also, he is survived by his wife’s and his brother’s families and many friends too numerous to mention. Also surviving are special friends, Twila Dorsey and Shirley Lavender.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving kindness and care his friends expressed to Mr. Hailey during his illness.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Broussard’s Chapel, 505 12th Street, Nederlan with Dr. David Higgs, First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, TX. The family will receive friends, Monday, May 17, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Erickson, Carl Durden, Curtise Miles, Tommy Johnson, J.C. Johnson, Ray Gaspard.
