Clinton Heartfield, Sr.
Clinton Carl Heartfield, Sr., 79, of Beaumont, died Sunday, August 18, 2019, peacefully at home. Born July 22, 1940, in Madisonville, Texas, to C. Emerson and Grace Bertam Heartfield.
Carl spent many days and weeks at his maternal grandparent’s farm in Bertam. He spent his days fishing and hunting. The love of outdoors never left him. He loved to surf fish at Crystal Beach, deer hunt in West Texas, bird shoots in Mexico and Argentina and poker nights with friends. In 1980, he opened Heartfield’s Rare Coins and Jewelry on Calder. He had a passion for rare coins, and he lived that passion on a daily basis.
Survivors include his wife, Kathi; sons, Clint and his wife, Meshell and Doug and his wife, Charity; grandchildren, Alex Heartfield and his wife, Taylor; Mandi Funchess and her husband, Tommy; Slade Emfinger; Devon Riffe; and Bryce Heartfield; and 3 great-grandchildren, Emily, Wyatt, and Ryleigh.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kay.
Mr. Heartfield’s cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
A gathering of family and friends for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Comments
Andy D'Entremont
Clint, I'm sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow.
Erin Heartfield
Carl was a true ray of sunshine. Every time I saw him, he always welcomed me with one of the best hugs ever. I will cherish all of the wonderful memories made with him, especially those at the beach cabin, and swimming at the house. I always loved looking at his shark tooth and arrowhead collection, and just being fascinated. I can remember so many times going into Heartfield's and going into his office to give him a hug and tell him hello. Those are memories that I will hold onto dearly. My thoughts and prayers are most definitely with Clint, Doug, Alex, Brice, Cathy, and all of his family and friends. His presence will be greatly missed. I love you Carl.
John and Elaine Galvan
Kathi, Clint and Doug, I will really miss Carl, I considered him one of my best friends, I am sorry to say I was not able to see him more in his later days. Remember the days when He and I used to go Bennigans for Lunch almost daily and when one day, We were trying to get in and We found that they closed, How dare them not asking us if they could!. Those were the great days. I am sorry for your loss, because We are there with you. God Bless you all in this time of Morning.
Chuck and Mary Barbee
Kathi we are so very sorry for your loss. You have a lot of great memories you can reflect back on. Praying for you and your family. Love you.
Linda Goble Bahnsen
Clint & Doug - I am so sorry to hear about you losing your dad. I will always have a special place in my heart for Carl, he was really like a father to me all those years ago. Prayers for you both.
Larry and Cindy Franks
Our deepest sympathies to the Heartfield family. I have many fond memories of Carl from gun shows to his lovely store. He was a fair and kind gentleman and will be greatly missed. Praying for God’s comfort to Clint and his entire family in the days ahead.
Brice Heartfield
All I had were good memories of him from my childhood. From hanging out in his jewelry shop picking up bits of jewelry off the floor. Showing him what cool stuff I had found. To all the fun summers at his beach house. He was always just an overall happy guy and I always felt comfortable and happy around him.
Carla Rowell Shauberger
Doug: I’m sorry to hear of your dad passing. I’ve been thinking of you and your brother.
Erin McCord
My deepest sympathies to all of the Heartfield family. I had the great pleasure of meeting Carl through his wife Kathi. I would care for their pets when they would hit the road for travel. I could instantly see their love family, friends, collecting, animals, exploration & joy of travel. Carl was always so kind to me & I was overjoyed to see my sweet friend Kathi had found her match. Sending you all love & prayers Erin M
Clint Belk
Kathi, Clint,and Doug so very sorry to hear about Carl's passing. I always enjoyed being around Carl. Always enjoyed the crawfish boils that he would have and have nothing but fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.
Allen Wagner
Your dad was a good guy. A community loss.
Wayne Koenig
I had the pleasure of being a long time friend and working with Carl on investment projects for years. It is hard for me to accept that my friend is gone. I truly loved this man like my brother, and I feel like Clint is like my son. You can't find people like this that you know are there for you no matter what happens. I have lost someone that will never be forgotten as long as I still have any memory left in my old brain. See you on the other side, R.I.P. buddy
Kristen Golson-Fuller
Clint, I am so sorry to learn of your dads passing. I lost my father less than a year ago and it still seems like only yesterday! Hold tight to your memories!
April Belk Castellano
Thinking of you all, Kathi, Clint and Doug. I have so many good memories with Uncle Carl from my younger years. My best memories of him were from fishing and fun at the beach cabins to parties, darts and crawfish boils at his house. I still remember finding my first sharks tooth and arrow head combing the beach, just him and I. He was the first to make me question why it would be a good idea to keep putting a lime in a drink (I get it now Uncle Carl). :) He was always so loving and sweet to us. He'll never be forgotten and will always be loved. Rest easy
Kathi Heartfield
Thank you April! That was Carl through and through.
Kathi Heartfield
Thank you!
Kathi Heartfield
Love the memories you share
Kathi Heartfield
You are our angel. You gave us the peace of mind to live our life. Our fur babies were well take care of.
Kathi Heartfield
I hear so many say how much they loved his hugs. He always made you feel special.
jim ishee
One of my dearest long time friends prayers to the family God bless RIP Carl i will miss you
Laurie Maxfield
I am so sorry y’all’s loss. I have many memories of Carl. I dearly loved him. He made every Belk family gathering fun.