In Loving Memory
David "Dave" Vardaman
11/24/1928 — 8/7/2016
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
David “Dave” Vardaman, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2016, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 24, 1928, he was the son of Ayres A. Vardaman and Edna Weeks Vardaman. He participated in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the distinction as an Eagle Scout. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946 and went on to graduate from Texas A & M University in 1950 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was on the swim team in college and loved Aggie football. After graduation, David served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a member of SAC. He enjoyed spending his time watching golf, pro football, and attending musicals and operas. David loved his job working for DuPont for 45 years where he got to travel the world. He loved the people he worked with, his friends, and most importantly, his family. David will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Will Jackson; and his sisters, Audrey Hudson and Mary Clannan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Vardaman; son, Michael Vardaman, of Las Vegas; daughter, Marianne Vardaman Jackson and husband Bill, of Seabrook; grandchildren, Gavin Ewing, Heather Hughes, and David Hughes; nephew, Michael Hughes and wife Julie, of Orange; and his niece, Kathy Sonnier and husband Neal, also of Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 24, 1928, he was the son of Ayres A. Vardaman and Edna Weeks Vardaman. He participated in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the distinction as an Eagle Scout. David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946 and went on to graduate from Texas A & M University in 1950 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was on the swim team in college and loved Aggie football. After graduation, David served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a member of SAC. He enjoyed spending his time watching golf, pro football, and attending musicals and operas. David loved his job working for DuPont for 45 years where he got to travel the world. He loved the people he worked with, his friends, and most importantly, his family. David will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Will Jackson; and his sisters, Audrey Hudson and Mary Clannan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Vardaman; son, Michael Vardaman, of Las Vegas; daughter, Marianne Vardaman Jackson and husband Bill, of Seabrook; grandchildren, Gavin Ewing, Heather Hughes, and David Hughes; nephew, Michael Hughes and wife Julie, of Orange; and his niece, Kathy Sonnier and husband Neal, also of Orange.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Friday, August 12, 2016 · 5:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Prayer Service
Friday, August 12, 2016 · 6:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Burial
Saturday, August 13, 2016 · 12:30 PM
St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Orange
In Memory
Moments to treasure
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Rose
August 13, 2016
Michael- wish I could be there with you for your father's funeral. Praying peace, harmony and love over your family. Was meditating on your dad and family - heard the words : "tell the truth-end the dissention- let the children love each other - you are safe." Felt the urge to share although not sure what it means- love you the best! Condolences to your mom and sister and to yourself on your dad's transition. I know you know he is young beautiful and very much around all of you and your family! When you remember something about your dad and you laugh - it is him sending you the memory- enjoy ! The text i sent with the books of richard martini " flip side - the guide to the other side- " et al may help... He is fine now. I love you Michael! Give my love to your mom and sister. Q
Claybar Funeral Home
August 12, 2016
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Bruce Martin
August 9, 2016
Marianne, Michael, and Betty, my deepest condolences to each of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bruce
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