Clay “CJ” Joseph Bourg, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 49 years to Linda Crochet Bourg. Father of Shannon Pacheco and Clay Bourg, Jr. Father-in-law of Julian Pacheco and Melissa Anderson Bourg. Brother of the late, Wayne Bourg, Sr. Grandfather of Jake and Molly Pacheco and Emily and Katie Bourg. A native of Gretna, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA. CJ was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army assigned to the 101st Airborne. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Visitation of Our Lady Church, 3500 Ames Boulevard, Marrero, LA, on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Mass will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The American Lung Association. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com