Claude P. Thomas

Claude P. Thomas, 89, a longtime resident of Azle, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 in Fort Worth.Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 28 in White's Azle Chapel, 105 Denver Trail, Azle. Interment: Azleland Cemetery.Claude P. Thomas, the son of Clifford and Gertrude Hodges Thomas was born in Coppell January 15, 1921. He loved watching the Mavericks, Cowboys, and the Rangers. Claude was a Christian and reared his children in the Lord. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 7th Cavalry. Claude was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, including his wife of 48 years, Iris Marie Thomas; two sisters; and two brothers. Survivors: wife, Juanita Jo Thomas; daughters, Barbara Sullivan and husband, Tom of Waco; Linda Henderson and husband, Bob of Burleson; son, Jim Thomas and wife, Sherri of Azle; two stepdaughters; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; also many friends and acquaintances.