Clement “C.J.” Bergeron Jr.

November 2, 1948 - March 14, 2016
Funeral services were held for Clement “C.J.” Bergeron Jr., 67, of Ville Platte, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 16. Burial followed in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Mr. Bergeron died Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army in addition to being a volunteer firefighter for Ville Platte and a loyal member of Woodmen of the World for 45 years.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Gwen Vidrine Bergeron of Ville Platte; one son, Joseph Clement Bergeron and his wife, Keisha, of Lafayette; one daughter, Julie Celesta Bergeron of Ville Platte; one brother, George Wayne Bergeron and his wife, Marie, of Mamou; two sisters, Melba Benoit and her husband, Marvin, of Leonville and Martha Elaine Maddox and her husband, Joe Bob, of Lafayette. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his three grandchildren, Allison Paige Bergeron, Ellie Claire Bergeron and Drake Joseph Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement Bergeron Sr. and Marie Louise Bellard Bergeron.
Father Tom Voorhies officiated.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.