Clifford Ray Granger, 84, of Lake Charles, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.

He was born to his late parents, Aladin and Eva Granger on Sept. 8, 1936, in Grand Lake.

He was one of the Pioneer members of the Cajun French Music Association. Clifford and his wife were members of the Dance Troupe-Les Bon Temps Danseurs where he was famous for his Cajun Waltz and Two Step where he won many dance contests and shared his knowledge with others. He was also a member of the Mardi Gras Krewe, where they were King and Queen of the Krewe de Les Cajuns. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Local 953 and a member of the Lake Charles Bass Club in 1973.

He graduated from Grand Lake High School in 1955, then furthered his education at Sowela, where he received his Associates Degree. He served in the Louisiana National Guard as Sergeant for eight years. He began as a carpenter’s helper for several years before starting work as a Superintendent at Industrial Construction in 1964 until 1985. In 1985, it changed to IMTC, Inc, where he worked mainly at Conoco before retiring in 2000.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Sue” LaGrange Granger; daughter, Lori Granger Verzwyvelt and husband Jason of Grand Lake; two brothers, Joseph “Buddy” Granger of Grand Lake, Jimmy Granger of Lake Charles; one sister, Juanita Ethridge of Lake Charles; and one grandson.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with Rev. Monsignor Harry Greig officiating. Burial followed at Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.