Clyde Edward Ostean

Clyde Ostean passed away on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, loyalty, and strength. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Virginia and James Ostean, Clyde grew up with a fierce independence and a heart that was bigger than life itself.

In his younger years, Clyde made the difficult decision to leave school early so he could work and help support his family. From a young age, he carried the weight of responsibility with courage and determination, setting the tone for the man he would become.

Clyde was a renegade in spirit, but his heart always belonged to the people he loved. In 1977, he met the love of his life, Connie Smith Ostean, at a baseball game in Smith ridge, Louisiana. From that moment on, Clyde and Connie were inseparable. Their love story continued to grow, and in 1980 they married, building a life together grounded in devotion, resilience, and partnership.

Together they welcomed three boys into the world. Clyde loved his family with all of his heart and led them by example. He valued love, loyalty, and bravery—even in the face of significant adversity—and he raised his sons to carry those same values through life.

Though Clyde always carried the spirit of a renegade, he never wavered in his commitment to those closest to him. He stood by his wife, his children, his sister, his brothers, and his extended family and friends through every season of life. He raised his boys to be strong men and remained their biggest supporter through both the good times and the difficult ones.

Clyde’s love never faltered, and his bravery and strength were unmatched. While his physical presence may no longer be with us, his spirit will forever live on in the hearts of everyone he touched and, in the family, he loved so deeply.

May God rest your soul. Until we meet again, King.

“Neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” -Rev 21:4

He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He leaves behind the love of his life, Connie Smith Ostean, sons Clyde E Smith and LaRontrick D Ostean of Houma, LA, Tremaine T (Erin) Ostean of Katy, TX, and a son he raised partially as his own, Clifford Williams of Houma, LA; sister, Gail O Cleveland of Houma, LA, brothers Lee Andrew Carter Scott of Kenner, LA, Tyrone and James “Roni” Ostean of Houma, LA; Grandsons Exzavion Stewart of Houma, LA, Jamari Pellengrin of Houma, LA, and Treyden M Ostean of Katy, TX; Granddaughters Ry’ane and Ry’Ion Ostean of Houma, LA, and Trenity R Ostean of Katy, TX; Great grandchildren A’Jaceon Joseph Williams, Qayy Lyn Stewart, and Xovaiah Lyn Stewart of Houma, LA and a host of nieces and nephews and a very close friend since childhood, Charles Neville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Virginia Ostean, grandmothers, Kate Carter and Lucy Ostean, a brother, James Ostean Jr., a nephew, Lee Andrew Carter Scott Jr., and his beloved Nanny, Edna Woods.

Visitation will be from 12 noon till 2pm Funeral service Saturday March 21, 2026, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel 230 South Hollywood Road Houma, LA 70360