Clarence Joseph Champagne Jr. peacefully passed away in home surrounded by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joycelyn Hock Champagne; dog Jolie; and children Michelle Champagne, Francine Champagne (Anthony Wootton), Paige Champagne (Capt. Emerson P. Loga III); and Clarence "Jay" Champagne III (Danielle) at the age of 83. He was born in New Orleans, LA. He lived and raised his family in Belle Chasse for the past 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence J Champagne Sr. and Gertie Orgeron. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Joycelyn; four amazing children; sister Carol Champagne Hock (Dennis Sr.); and eight grandchildren Dylan Hamel (Kelsey), Sarah Atherton (Aaron Hampton), Emma Newman-Holden, Jackson Wootton, Connor Wootton, Blake Clarence Champagne, Capt. Emerson Loga IIII (Alexandra), and Ashley Loga; six great-grandchildren: Ezra Rose Hamel and Aaron Jarrard Hampton Jr., Isabel Loga and Aria Loga. In addition, his numerous neices and nephews, Dennis Hock Jr. (Michelle), Dana Blondiau (Greg), Debra Chatelain (Glen), who adored him. Upon graduation from West Jefferson's first class, 1956, he entered the U.S. Air Force. He was a strategic SAC commander in Clinton Sherman AFB Oklahoma. He attended college at Tulane and Loyola Universities and majored in Business. He worked in the steamship industry all of his life and was loved by many as "Mr. C." He founded Crescent Transportation Service which is currently operated by his son and daughter-in-law Clarence "Jay" and Danielle Champagne, respectively. One of his main passions in life was New Orleans Mardi Gras. He reigned as King of Mecca in 1975 and received the key to the city of New Orleans. He soon had the desire to create another carnival club on the West Bank. Being a visionary, Clarence created, alongside his wife and her sister Dolores "Tuttie" and her then husband William Dill, the first female carnival organization, the Krewe of Cleopatra in 1972. An avid lover of travel, he and his wife traveled the globe with his sister Carol and her husband Dennis. They were inseparable. They explored China, Russia, Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and Mediterranean and the continental United States as well. These travels held many fond memories for years to come. Friends and family are attended the visitation and funeral mass held in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey on Tuesday, January, 18, 2022. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online.