Joseph Clayton Benoit Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Clayton Benoit Sr. (Nederland, Texas), born in Port Neches, Texas, who passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Ross and Lillian Ross; and his brothers, Jerry and Michael Benoit. He is survived by: his wife Cherlyn Weatherly Benoit of Groves; his children, Michelle McLeod (Mial) of Nederland, Lynn Benoit of Nederland and Joseph Benoit, Jr. of Port Neches; his stepchildren, Troy LeBouef (Amy) of Toledo Bend and Allison Hudspeth (Kevin) of Lumberton; his sister Jessica Thompson of Arkansas; his grandchildren, Garrett McLeod, Richard Welch, Jr., Wesley Welch and Carlee Ward; his stepgrandchildren, Lexie LeBouef, Alec LeBouef, Reed Hudspeth (Brenna), Raegan Hudspeth and Jonathan (Carmen); and his great grandchildren, Brayden, Jax, Jonah, Emma Ward and Cohen. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home (1605 Avenue H, Nederland, TX 77627). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Melancon Levingston Funeral Home (1605 Avenue H, Nederland, TX 77627). A burial was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at the Oak Bluff Memorial Park (618 Block St, Port Neches, TX 77651).
