Clyde Mitchell Chesson, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Terry Wright and Reverend Keith Pennington. Burial will follow the service at Walles Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on March 17, 1923, he was the son of John Chesson and Allie (Barron) Chesson. Clyde was a lifelong resident of Orangefield and attended New Life Assembly of God Church. He went to Prairie View School and then to Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Clyde served his country in the Unites States Coast Guard-Gulf of Mexico, the United States Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Hutchison, P.F. 45, and was a member of the Sky Warriors in the Confederate Air Force. He received Medals for American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, and Liberty. Clyde was a member of Golden Glove in Beaumont, the Masonic Lodge in Bridge City, was a “Worshipful Master”, and served on the Drainage District in Orange. He enjoyed motorcycles, horses, boxing, gardening, and ranching cattle and Texas longhorns. He also enjoyed airplanes and even had the only airfield in Orangefield. Clyde loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Allie Chesson; daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Hayes; grandson, Clary Clifton Chesson; and siblings, Maude Chesson Harrington, Stanford Chesson, Hanford Chesson, John Victor Chesson, Claude Chesson, Sophie Chesson Peveto, Florence Chesson Gryder, Joseph Chesson, and Minnie Chesson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Lovera Mae “Sunny” Chesson; children, Clary Mitchell Chesson and wife Ruth, of Orange, Dave Leslie Chesson, Sr. and wife Charolette, of Orange, Holli Palmer of Houston, and Paul Day and wife Lana Day, of Houston; grandchildren, Craig Chesson and wife Lucy, Lori Chesson, Dave Leslie Chesson, Jr. and wife Karen, Krissy Chesson Reese and fiancé Chad Havens, Wes Palmer, Stephani Palmer, Cason Day, and Braeden Day; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Angie Bourque and Southeast Texas Hospice for all of their love and care.
Pam Smith says
Lori I’m so sorry to hear about the death of your grandpa. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Sigler says
Clyde Chesson was a fine man who always took his time as a Boardmember at the Drainage District seriously. He always researched issues, rode out to see problems, & he wasn’t afraid to voice alternate solutions to address problems. He was always gracious & sincere, and a fine leader. I enjoyed working with & for him.
Jarvis A.Buckley Jr. says
I have known Clyde most all my life. He was such a fine man. My entire family thought the world of him.
Milenda McCarty says
I met him & his wife at a church I frequently attend, such a nice couple. My prayers for comfort to the family.
Kathy LeBlanc says
I loved to see Mr. Chesson on Sunday mornings he was such a Blessing. Now He is walking the streets of gold in the Kingdom of God. He will be greatly missed.
Sherri nicole Riley says
I thought the world of this man. He always seemed so magical to me as a child. He was my dad’s uncle and one of the men my dad had as a link to his own dad who passed before he was born. I always held him in high regards due to this. I always looked forward to the stories and visits with him and Sunny when we were in town. Lots of prayers from a long lost Chesson.
Cissy Batchelor says
Lori, Prayers for you and your family at this time.