Clayton Belle July 4, 1948 – May 25, 2026
Obituary
Clayton Anthony Belle transitioned peacefully at Memorial Herman Hospital – Texas Medical
Center with his son, Clayton Anthony Belle, Jr., by his side on Monday, May 25, 2026. Clayton
recently struggled with complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). As a
result, other medical complications became too much for him to recover from.
Clayton was born on Sunday, July 4, 1948 in St. Joseph, Trinidad, West Indies, to Fitzroy Belle and
Unita Briget Belle. Clayton was the eldest of three, with two younger siblings, Patrick and
Margarette. In his early years, he attended St. Joseph Boys RC and California (Trinidad) Government
Primary School. He later attended John S. Donaldson Technical Institute in Port of Spain, Trinidad,
where he studied various industrial trades. In 1966, a widowed Unita traveled to the United States
seeking opportunities to provide for herself and her family. In 1968, Clayton joined his mother in
Washington, DC, followed by Clayton’s then fiancée, Esther Huggins from La Romain, Trinidad in
1969. His younger siblings joined the family in 1970. Later that year, he married Esther and
immediately began to build his family. In 1972, his first son, Clayton Jr., was born in Washington,
DC. Four years later, his second son, Irwin, was born in Maryland. Clayton’s young family followed
him wherever the work took him. From Riverdale to Dundalk, Maryland, to Metairie, Louisiana,
Clayton did not pass up an opportunity for career advancement.
In 1982, Esther and Clayton’s marriage ended and he met Delores Riley (deceased), who he married in
1983 in Louisiana. The marriage was followed by a move to Laredo, Texas in 1984, accompanied by
Delores’ son, Lionel. Again, it was an opportunity to expand his professional portfolio and work
for a major petroleum company, Transamerican Natural Gas Corporation, at an executive level as a
Purchasing Manager. Clayton and his family resided in Laredo, Texas until 1989. Delores, Clayton,
and Clayton Jr. relocated to Missouri City, Texas. Clayton and Delores’ marriage ended in 1993.
Around 1995, Clayton met his third wife, Judy, (deceased). They were married in 1998 and remained
together until her untimely death in 2022 from cancer. Together, they shared a life of family and
culture that was unbreakable.
As a Trinidadian, Clayton loved and embraced every part of Trinidadian culture, specifically
Carnival, steel pan, and his homeland’s rich cuisine. No matter what was going on each year,
Clayton would make sure that he was in only one place on this planet every February or March- “back
home” in Trinidad for Carnival. His love for everything Carnival was expressed every year by
“playing Mas” and supporting his beloved Desperadoes Steel Pan Orchestra. If you knew Clayton
Belle, there were some very steady constants. He was always listening to steel pan music and
calypso, cooking “a pot of something” or traveling to wherever his Trinidadian culture,
specifically Carnival, was being celebrated. He traveled to almost every Carnival celebration in
the United States when he could- Caribana in Toronto; Labor Day in
New York; Carnival in Boston, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Miami were always places you
could find Clayton. When he met Judy, she shared his enthusiasm for their shared
Trinidadian culture. In recent years, before her passing, they did not miss many Carnival
celebrations together.
Clayton considered himself a “people person.” His friendship with those he encountered
became lifelong friendships that materialized into unofficial and official extensions of his
own family. He has good friends dating back to his schoolboy days in Trinidad, as well as
friends he met through his associations with Trinidadian culture over the years. These
friends were his support system through the toughest of times. They kept him pushing
through in recent years as he managed his health challenges and continued to grieve the
loss of his wife Judy.
Clayton was preceded in death by his father Fitzroy Belle, his mother Unita Briget Belle, his
wife Judy, and his stepson Sean. Clayton leaves to mourn his loving sister Margarette,
brother Patrick (Cheryl); his children Clayton Jr. (Deborah), Irwin, Lisa, Nadia (Dwight), Nicole
(Keylo); his grandchildren, Ahmina, Tasir, Dillon, Daniel, Mekai (his sidekick), Trinidad, True,
Kamino, Kimaya, and Nino; his niece Nicole (Tremayne); nephew Dauryl (Aeriell);
goddaughter Bernadine; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, associates, and
extended family.
Clayton’s family wishes to thank all of the friends and family, from near and far, who sent
their well-wishes and prayers to him during his health challenges over the past few years
and particularly during the difficulties of the past few weeks. Clayton’s family is profoundly
appreciative and grateful to all who provided love, support, and comfort.
We little knew the day that
God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
You left us peaceful memories
Your love is still out guide
And though we cannot see you
You are always at our side
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
Poem By Ron Tranmer
Family will meet Friends and Guests:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5 – 8pm
Haven Memorial Funeral Home Southeast
6605 Schurmier Road
Houston, Texas 77048
Funeral Services:
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Viewing, 10 – 11am
Funeral Mass, 11am
Holy Family Catholic Church
1510 Fifth St.
Missouri City, Texas 77489
Burial: Private
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To my Dear Clyton Belle I camnot call u no more to chat about life I will miss those days u was a very good play dad to me u will surely be miss u are gone to be with your dearest Judy my very good friend u both S.I.P
Condolences go out to the family to my dear friend Clayton I will always have you in my heart I remember all the good times we had especially during the carnival when we used to meet up in trinidad R I P
My sincere condolences to the entire family.I will miss you Clayton my brother from another mother, i will remember the lovely time you spent with my siblings and i at the 5stewart lane in Belle Eau Rd Belmont ,theSeatons residence. Fly my brother the steel pan is waitng for you.Bernice Seaton Webster.
Rest in eternal peace Clayton, enjoy your reunión with Judy
We are extending our sincere condolences to Clayton’s entire family and extended family, on his passing. I considered Clayton a big brother, as he lived with us at our residence in Belmont, before migrating to the United States. Clayton’s love for carnival and Trinidadian culture was immeasurable and he would make his yearly pilgrimage to play mas with his beloved Desperadoes. We will miss him dearly. Despite being abroad, Clayton never missed calling on some special family occasion. Rest in Peace my Brother.
Stephen Seaton & Family (Canada)
My deepest condolences to the Belle family my school mate and friend Esther for these many years though divorced I understand your grief and pain also your two sons, Clayton Sr. attended my husband Rodney Home Going just a few days shy of 1 yr ago 2025 may his memories be of comfort to your family and remain a lifetime with you all. ❤️🙏🏾🕊️
Dear Clayton,
Thank you for the impact you had on my life. Growing up with you, Nicole, and Mama Judy gave me some of my most cherished childhood memories. I will always be grateful for the love, care, and kindness you showed me throughout the years. You had a way of making me feel like family, and that is something I will never forget. While my heart is saddened by your passing, I find comfort in knowing that you are reunited with Mama Judy. I pray for your everlasting peace, love, and rest.
Thank you for everything, Clayton. You will be deeply missed.
With love,
Shauna
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends on the passing of your family member. I never knew him but I like the fact that stayed a true Trini to the bone. RIP extended family.
Rest in peace Uncle Clayton…Condolences to the entire family
My condolences to sister Margaret, brother Patrick, his children, grandchildren, and all the other family.
I will miss my brother very much he was always there for me at the many carnival we attended. He alway included me in all of his family gardening from Trinidad to Miami. Where we always had fun. He was a great big brother.
I know he is at peace with Judy and is waving a flag for all the steele band players that’s there with him. Until we meet again RIP my brother, friend and neighbor from Market St. in St. Joseph.
Marian Carter Joseph
Dear Clayton, it was a pleasure knowing you. May you Rest In Peace and may all who knew you cherish their memories of the times with you.
Condolences to the friends and family. May your soul RIP 🙏🏾
To Clayton’s family , please accept our condolences 🙏.
Clayton may you rest in peace with the sounds of Desperados steelband playing in your ear.
And as you said in mommy’s (Marie Leonie Wilson) leave taking ” that she was one of your second mothers”, saying goodbye with the fondest of memories.❣️🙏❣️
Aleina Judy and William Burgess
Our Condolences to Clayton’s family. We met Clayton a few years ago in Texas whilst visiting our brother, Leon Simeon, who was one of Claton’s closest friends. Whilst it’s just a few years ago, it felt like we’ve known Clayton a lifetime. His beautiful warmth, smile and personality are etched in our hearts. Every carnival we looked forward to his visit at our home in Fyzabd, Trinidad. Both he and Judy are missed. He was a great cook and baker! May his soul rests in eternal peace. Love you Clayton Belle, from Roger and Sandra Simeon, Fyzabad, Trinidad 🇹🇹 💖
MY BELOVED BROTHER CLAY SO SAD TO SEE YOU GO WILL MISS OUR BROTHER HOOD WE SHARED THROUGHOUT MANY YEARS. I NEVER KNEW THAT YOU WOULD LEAVE ME SO SOON. MAY GOD BE MERCIFUL UPON YOU AS YOU GO TO MEET JUDY. LOVE YOU MY BRO. IN LIFE AND DEATH REST WELL TILL WE MEET AGAIN
My dear Cuz, you will be dearly missed. Sweet be your sleep, God saw that you needed to rest. Much love.
To you my brother my friend for many years growing up in St. Joseph may you R.I.P.
My sincere condolences to the family..Rest in love MR CLAYTON BELLE SR.