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Clyde Harrel Chance

In Loving Memory

Clyde Harrel Chance

Date of BirthMarch 10, 1928
Passed Away OnMay 10, 2010
At Age82 years
Resident ofNederland, TX
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Clyde Chance, 82 of Beaumont, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at his residence.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland with Reverend Eric Armstrong officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Memory Gardens cemetery in Nederland under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday May 11, 2101 at Broussard’s.

Mr. Chance was a native and lifelong resident of the area and graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont. He was a member of Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland. He worked for Ritter Lumber for many years and Parker Lumber for thirty five years as a draftsman. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Port Arthur. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he received a Bronze Star.

Mr. Chance was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Carl and Donald Chance. He is survived by his wife of fifty seven years Betty Chance of Nederland; three sons, Michael Chance and his wife Naomi of Richmond, Terry Chance and his wife Hui Suk of Nederland, Jay Chance and his wife Donna of Nederland; four grandchildren, William, Christopher, Thomas and Kira. Also surviving Mr. Chance is his favorite aunt Emma Evelyn “John A” Lang of Three Rivers and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Triangle Baptist Church Building Fund, 3605 N. Hwy. 69 Nederland, Texas 77627.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 11, 2010

5 to 8 pm

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Triangle Baptist Church

3605 N. Hwy 69

Nederland, TX 77627

May 12, 2010

10:00 AM

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Interment

Memory Gardens Cemetery

Hwy 69

Nederland, TX 77627

Memorial Service

Triangle Baptist Church Building Fund

3605 N. Hwy. 69

Nederland, TX 77627

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Condolences (4)

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Laura Ballard Eakes port neches, TX May 12, 2010
Dear Chance family,
Though I never was able to get to know Mr Chance better myself, he was very dear to my family through the friendship he developed with my father Kenneth Howard Ballard.

Mr Chance "met" my dad after we had posted a Veterans Day announcement in the Port Arthur News, and Mr Chance saw that daddy was in the same unit in Korea as him, though a year apart. He called Daddy up and they quickly became fast friends.

That began a great friendship and camaraderie between the two that both enjoyed so much. I remember talking to daddy many times about how much he enjoyed talking to Mr Chance about Korea, going walking at the mall with him and finding such a good friend so late in life.

My mother, sisters and I were so appreciative for daddy to have such a good friend as Mr Chance, especially before Daddy's Alzheimer's set in. As you all probably know, Daddy passed away in February.

I was sad when my sister Bonnie told me of Mr Chance's passing but I know that Daddy and Mr Chance are up in heaven together, having fun and finally free from all their worldly pains and worries.
We wish for your family only the best and know that your father will be missed by many who loved and respected him.God bless you.

Laura Ballard Eakes and family
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Jan Walker Groves, TX May 11, 2010
My sympathies to the family. It's clear he was a very beloved and respected man.
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Brenda Swan Bridge City, TX May 11, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that the comfort from friends and family who care, can help to ease your pain and heartache. If you should need something -- please don't hesitate to call.