Charles Jeffery Clancy
Charles Jeffery “CJ” Clancy, 62, of Kirbyville, died Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born on May 22, 1960, in Sherman, to Betty Jane Watkins Clancy and William Atwood Clancy, Jr.
CJ was raised in Port Arthur and graduated Thomas Jefferson High School. After graduating, he traveled the United States pursuing a career doing what he loved…all things golf. He eventually obtained his PGA card and worked at different country clubs, sharing his love for the game. CJ enjoyed teaching younger golfers about this sport, especially his nephew. He finally returned to the Dallas area to finish his career at Brookhaven Country Club.
Survivors include his sisters, Julia Deslatte and her husband, Mike, of Canyon Lake and Leesa Kitchens and her husband, Doug, of Lumberton; nieces and nephews, Allen Honish and his wife, Mandie, of Dallas; Sarah Beth Flynn and her husband, Jeff, of Fort Worth; Levi Kitchens and his wife, Megan, of Nederland; and Jeremy Deslatte of Bastrop; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Faith, Sierra, Hannah, Annabeth, Gavin, Kaily, Kai, Klay, Bella Grace, and Lenora. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, William “Woody” Clancy.
It was Charles’ wish to donate his body to science in order to help others in the fight against this rare illness.
Leesa, Doug and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of CJ! May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless,
Shannon Garrod
Thank you Shannon! We really appreciate the prayers.
Leesa and Doug
Little brother you are healed! Yes, you will be missed, but we intend to celebrate you this holiday season.
THE BROKEN CHAIN POEM
Author: Ron Tranmer
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again!
Thanks Toot for adding this poem! It is beautiful and so very true!
Love you sister!
Leesa
It’s hard to believe we are here at this point CJ! You are missed by all of us and we know you are swinging those golf clubs in Heaven right now! I think you are the bravest brother ever. You faced this illness head on and fought the good fight! Rest is definitely in store for you now…and some dancing! Love you much and miss your silly grin!