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Obituary For Clarence Dunbar, Sr.
OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at First Benjamin Baptist Church, 4228 Hwy 357, Opelousas, LA for Mr. Clarence C. Dunbar, Sr., 82, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 6, 2022 in Jennings, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Pastor Albert Tezeno, Sr. will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Dunbar was a member of His Light Baptist Church under Pastor Marvin Andrus.
He served as a Deacon at Mount Olive Baptist Church and His Light Baptist Church.
Mr. Dunbar’s memories are being cherished by: his loving and devoted wife for 61 years, Celestine Dunbar of Opelousas, LA; three sons, Karl Micheal (Pamela) Dunbar, Sr. of Sewickley, PA, Eric Concard (Clark) Dunbar of Opelousas, LA and Clarence (Michelle) Dunbar, Jr. of Duson, LA; one daughter, Allison Dunbar Guillory of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Gerald (Charlene) Dunbar of Clarksville, TN; three sisters, Cleopatra Vallien (Billy) of Opelousas, LA, Pattie Ruth Peterson of Oakland, CA and Gloria Dove (Allen) of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Adam Dunbar and Maddie Broussard Dunbar; one brother, Dorsey Ventroy; and four sisters, Verna Mae Shine, Barbara Ann Washington, Orella Brown and Della Johnson.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: Pastor Kerney & Lady Debra Thomas, Pastor Albert & Lady Margaret Tezeno, Pastor Bonji & Lady Danna Arvie, Pastor Marvin & Laura Andrus, Pastor Leo Franklin, Pastor Alma & Fritz Jenkins, Oschner American Legion, V.A. Veterans Home, Dr. Jammie Collins & Staff, Dr. Calvin White & Staff and Heart of Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at First Benjamin Baptist Church.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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My deepest sympathy to the Dunbar family. Praying for the family. Barbara W. Thomas
Condolences and Prayers to the Dunbar Family - Oliver & Vernita Joubert and Dentrice Robertson
We send our deepest sympathy to the Dunbar Family. Larry, Catherine Watson & Family
We express our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Dunbar Family. Larry, Catherine Watson and Family
Deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the Lord wrap HIS mighty arms around the Dunbar family and give them strength, comfort and peace.
Love, Dianna Chenevert, James Gonsoulin and family {Friends of Mr. Clarence Dunbar's son Karl}
Sorry for your lost. Your family has our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.
Larry & Wanda Caillier
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