William R. Portier, Sr. (Bill, Seabob) , 64, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
He was born on February 10, 1956 to his parents, Harold Portier and Donna Dotson Portier in Sinton, Texas. Bill worked for Sabine Pilots as a Captain for over 20 years and recently was employed at Duvall Towing in Sulphur for the last year. He was a loving father, brother, Pawpaw and friend. Bill enjoyed life to the fullest and always had stories to share to make you smile. Spending time with his family gave him so much joy. A favorite memory from his grandchildren is when he would play the drums and they would dance around him laughing. So many sweet memories to cherish and he will be deeply missed
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Shelia Miguez.
William is survived by his daughter, Nicole Clotiaux and her husband, Derek of Jasper, Texas, his son, William Portier, Jr. of Port Arthur, his four grandchildren, Parker Portier, Emma, Claira and Livia Clotiaux. He is also survived by his two brothers, Harold Portier and his wife, Marlene of Nederland, Michael Portier and his wife, Annette of Groves, his brother-in-law, Bubba Miguez of Lumberton along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor William’s life will be at 6:00 PM Thursday at Clayton Thompson. Private burial of his ashes will be in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.
Those wishing to attend the visitation and service for William, the family would prefer you may wear a face mask and practice social distancing due to the Covid-19 crisis.
In Lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee in memory of William.