Rayburn M. Clipper died on October 21, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on January 13, 1939, at home in Bogata, Texas, to Murl Clipper and Edith Ward. He was a longtime resident of Buras, Louisiana, until Hurricane Katrina.
In the early 1940s, the family left Bogata for Plaquemines Parish, and Buras became home. Drafted into the Army in 1960, he served in Urlau, Germany, and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1963 he married Lorraine Ordoyne. They were married 57 years, until her death.
After the Army, Rayburn went to work for Standard Oil of California at the Venice shore base and retired from Chevron after 30 years.
Rayburn was easy going, fun loving, and devoted to his family. He was a member of Deutsches Haus and a Saints fan. He liked woodworking and tinkering.
Rayburn was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Ordoyne Clipper; his father, Murl Clipper; his mother, Edith Ward; his brother, Gene Clipper; and his sister, Sharla Clipper.
He is survived by his sons, Scott Clipper and Rayburn Clipper; and by his grandchildren, Beau, Reese, and Sophie Clipper.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124.
