Sidney J. Clary

Funeral services for Sidney J. Clary of Lufkin will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Due officiating. Private interment will be held in Knight Cemetery.

Surrounded by his loved ones, Sidney Jefferson Clary passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 77.

Born July 11, 1948 in the small town of Zwolle, Louisiana as the third child of seven, the man simply known as “Sid” lived a full and adventurous life. A proud father of seven and stepfather to many more, he made his home in the Lufkin area for over 60 years. During his life, he served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, earned a degree in Welding Fabrication from Angelina College, and owned/operated several businesses. Among many passions, Sid was best known for his love of all things vintage automobile and his ability as a hard-working handyman, repurposing various materials into amazing items for his home.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carla Clary; son, Jeff Clary; and daughter, Charlene Englett.

He is survived by his partner, Paula; children, Linda (partner Nasario), Karen, Archie (wife Dione), Andrew (wife Melanie), and April; grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Jessica, Jordan, Landon, Trystan, Adon, Kylah, Destiny, Melanie, and Mariana; multiple great-grandchildren; and many family and friends.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon prior to the services.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.