Clifford James "Blackout; Richard" Armant Sr. Obituary (1948 - 2022)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Just as God gives life, he also takes them home to be with him in glory. On Monday, November 21, 2022, he whispered softly into the ear of his servant, Clifford, well done, thy good and faithful servant, your work on earth is done. Clifford James "Black-Out" Armant, Sr. was born on May 23, 1948 to the late Curb Armant, Sr. and Wilhelmina Emery Armant. He was baptized at Highway Baptist Church by Rev. Clarence Williams and served as a faithful member until his death. Clifford was united in Holy matrimony to the late Gloria Mae Henry and to the union two children was born Shannel Marie Armant Geason and Clifford James Armant, Jr.. He had a companionship for 46 years to Cheryl Ann Lemar to which a daughter, Dana Lemar Calloway, and stepson, Tajuan Lemar were joined. Clifford graduated from Magnolia High School in 1967. He was employed by Avondale Shipyard for 50 years as a grinder. He was a member of the Young Soldier Society. He was also a player of the RAT Patrol and an umpire, something he loved doing. Clifford leaves to hold his memories in their hearts, companion, Cheryl Lemar, daughters, Shannel A. Geason and Dana L. Calloway, sons, Clifford J. Armant, Jr. and Tajuan Lemar, grandchildren, Charles Geason, III (Janade), Shalun Geason (Dammond Sr.), Rahlik Fleming, Znyah Armant, Demonte Lemar, Deyonce Calloway, and DaShantai Gardner, great grandchildren, Chase Geason, Makenzie Geason, Dammond Jackson, Jr., and Saveigha Jackson, siblings, Shirley Moss (Kentucky), Eva DiBartolo (Johnny), Linda Bazile, Meryl Isaac (Walter), Anita Armant, Curb Armant, Jr. (Carlonia), and Charles Armant (Carnitha), sister-in-law, Brenda Ann Henry Treadeau, godchildren, Cassandra Johnson and Passion Macall, and Shelita Jones whom he loved like his own daughter, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, Curb and Wilhelmina Armant, Sr., wife, Gloria Armant, siblings, Della Lyles and Sarah Johnson, and stepson, Larry Boudreaux Lemar, Jr. A celebration of life honoring Clifford Richard "Blackout" Armant Sr. will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Highway Baptist Church, 1185 Magnolia Heights St, Vacherie, LA 70090. Visitation 9am-11am. Service will begin at 11am. Interment to follow at Highway Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie, LA. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!!" Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!