Celebrating the Legacy of Clarence C. Russeau, Jr.
Sunset, January 1, 2021
Clarence C. Russeau, Jr.,96, passed away on January 1, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1924, to Clarence C. Russeau, Sr. and Sara Johnson in Terrell, Texas. He retired from Dallas Independent School District. He received his B.S. degree from Wiley College and a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas. During his years of service in DISD, he served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools. His career also includes service in the U.S. Army and years at the U.S. Post Office.
One of his most significant accomplishments was his initiation into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at the Alpha Sigma Chapter, Wiley College. He was a Life Member and a devoted member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter since 1949. While a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter, Clarence served as chapter president and treasurer. He also served as Chairman of the Alpha Merit Group Committee and Chairman of Alpha VII. He received the chapter’s meritorious Outstanding Brother of the Year award.
Clarence was an early member of Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, which he attended for 63 years.
He leaves behind his wife of sixty-eight years, Odetta S. Russeau; one son, Clarence Keith Russeau, Dallas, Texas; a grandchild and a host of family and friends.
Clarence lived his life as a kind and humble son, husband, father, grandfather, and child of God. We will forever cherish his laughter, his ability to listen, his sincere counsel, and his willingness to serve. He always enjoyed being in the presence of others and finding ways to help. He was an avid fisherman who looked for every opportunity to put a hook in the water. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
Due to Covid, the family will not be receiving any visitors.
Services are pending.
In lieu of flowers, the Russeau family requests memorials be made payable: the Alpha Merit Group Committee.
Donations should be mailed to the Alpha Merit Group, PO Box 153123, Dallas, Texas. For more information: Brother Jabari Jones via the dallasalphamerit@gmail.com.
