Raymond "Coach" Clement Obituary in Bowie at White Family Funeral Home

Obituary For Raymond "Coach" Clement

Raymond “Coach” Clement, 83 of Bowie, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14th, 2021 in Fort Worth, TX.

Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18th, at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.

Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

Raymond was born January 27, 1938 in Bowie, TX to L.B. and Anna Bell (Holland) Clement. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1956, and received a Bachelor and Master's Degree from the University of North Texas. He played football for U.N.T. during the integration time of college football. It was also at U.N.T. that Raymond met the love of his life, Deloris Fleming, the couple married August 23, 1959 in Burkburnett, TX.

His first teaching job was for Grapevine I.S.D., but only lasted 6 weeks before being called to serve his country in the National Guard during the Vietnam conflict. After his service, Raymond returned to Bowie and started his coaching career and raised a family. He truly dedicated his life to his students and athletes. Raymond was very active in the community volunteering with Summer Rec, the Youth of First United Methodist Church, Bowie Lion's Club, and Jim Bowie Days. Raymond will be missed by all those who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Deloris Clement.

Raymond is survived by his son Kerry Clement and wife Norma of Gunter, TX; daughters Kris Tamplen and husband Dewayne of Alvord, TX and Kami Bowman and husband Jack of Bowie; grandchildren Kerra Clement, Connor Clement, Channing Clement, Tyler Tamplen, Krista Tamplen, Brandi Conyers and Emma Leigh Bowman; great-grandchildren Christian Conyers and Tytus Conyers; brothers Leon Clement and wife Sharon of Azle, TX and Jerry Clement and wife Janet of Bowie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

After 9 long years, Raymond is finally reunited with the love of his life, Deloris.

Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bowie Booster Club, Bowie Education Foundation or any educational foundation of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.

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Raymond was truly an awesome man. May he Rest In Peace. He was my favorite teacher. He made everyone feel special. I remember our last hug! He was so special, as were his parents, brothers and children. He is now with his true love Deloris. God bless you all. -Toot toot.

Rest peacefully COACH, you will be forever missed. Daniel 12:13

I have such fond memories of Coach, especially from his words of wisdom in Sunday School to the fun at MYF. Kris, Kami and Kerry - my heart breaks for you during this difficult time but know how LOVED Coach was. He truly left a legacy that no one can fill. Sending you loving thoughts and prayers. Kathy (Williams) Mitchell

Kris, Kami, Kerry, and family, The world is less without Coach Clement. With his teasing, pretend-gruff ways, he brought out the best in the people around him, especially all the crazy teenagers. I still think of him often and know that he was a very positive influence in my life. I wish you all the strength to get through this difficult time. With love, Nancy O'Neal

Raymond and Delores opened their home many times for our baseball teams even though we were competing with his Bowie teams on the field. Bill so loved his sense of humor. He always had saying or joke for me. Good man!

It was an honor to have known Coach Clement he never forgot you and he truly cared for his students. Prayers for the family he will be missed by all.

One of my best memories of Coach Clement was when he took our church youth group on a two day canoe camping trip. Coach Clement's canoe capsized and his sleeping bag got wet, and someone thought it was a good idea to dry his bag over the campfire. Then, that evening it rained, and we only had a small tarp that about 8 of us tried to sleep under. I ended up next to Coach Clement and his smoky sleeping bag. Then, someone yelled "snake!" Thankfully, it was just one of the girls' wet ponytails. I can't believe that he volunteered to take us on that trip. I know it was my last one and maybe it was his too. MYF was so much fun with him as our leader. Coach always had a smile and a big hug for you and made you feel like you made his day just to see you. Bowie was so blessed to have to Clements going above and beyond everyday for their students. Paula Prater

My heart aches with this news. Both Coach & Mrs. Clement were staples of leadership and authority in my life from literally the time I have memory. Mrs. Clement was my amazing 1st grade teacher. And Coach worked with my mom at the high school. I saw him a couple of times a week from 1986 until he retired. I loved my encounters with him. They were always fun and full of lessons. My prayers for comfort go out to his wonderful family. With Love - Meagan Endres Mann

We loved Delores and "Coach" for many years. Our deepest condolences and love to his family. David Sr and Priscilla Jameson💙

I met Coach at advanced rehab during my Sunday visits. He would cut up with me all the time. He would always say Do I know you? Of course I would always tell him no I don't think so. He really missed Delores. and he was like a big teddy bear. He will be missed by many. Karen Lee

I only knew coach since he and his wife came to live with us at advanced rehab and healthcare . We were there for him during his loss of Delores and since then he's always had a smile hug or hand shake for everyone he was a joy to be around will definitely miss seeing him around

Rest in Peace Coach. I pray that you know the impact you had on so many people. Coach was one of the most important people in my life. Childhood and adult! Love you forever!❤

We went to Bowie High School together. Gracy Dick Trapolino

In many ways the best tribute I can give coach is how many times I decided on my opinion of someone as an instructor by how they measured up to him. My goal in education is to be half as impactful as he was.

I'm so sorry to hear of Coach's passing. He must have been the best Driver's Ed teacher ever. He taught my sister & I both and we were not the easiest driving students! But he was patient and giving of his time and up until the last time I saw him, he always like to share a good laugh about it. He will be missed greatly! Donna Wasson Bean

He was the best teacher ever. So sorry for your loss.
Deborah Hamilton

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