Claud Thompson (1926 - 2014)
Claud Thompson (1926 - 2014)
CLAUDE THOMPSON (1926 - 2014)
THOMPSON, Claud C. A. (TINY) Thompson went to be with his Lord and
Savior on October 31, 2014, in Carrollton, Texas, surrounded by his
family. He was born January 22, 1926, in Midlothian, Texas to Thomas and
Mary Thompson, and joined them in heaven at the age of 88. He is
survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Edwina, and 3 children: Tim
Thompson (Rhonda), Kathy Argo and Melissa Gill. He is also survived by 8
grandchildren: Tiffany Vineyard (John), Chelsea Salazar (Robert), Katy
Gruner (Bobby), Kristin McElmurry (Jonathan), Kendel Davis (Will),
Karoline Argo, John Gill, and Rhett Gill; and 6 great-grandchildren:
Baylea and Rylea Vineyard, Emma and Ava Salazar, Gage Gruner, and Edison
McElmurry. He attended Sunset High School in Oak Cliff, and shortly
thereafter served as a United States Marine during WWII. He enjoyed bull
riding for the Rodeo Cowboy Association, and was employed by the United
States Postal Service for over 30 years before his retirement. He
joyfully served as a member and deacon at First Baptist Church,
Carrollton, for over 50 years.Tiny loved the Lord with all his heart,
mind and soul. There was nothing he enjoyed more than sharing the gospel
of his Savior, Christ Jesus. Visitation will be at 1 pm, followed by a
funeral service at 2 pm officiated by Dr. Brent Taylor at First Baptist
Church, Carrollton, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Interment will
follow at Hilltop Cemetery
in Carrollton, Texas. Any contributions in Tiny's memory can be made to
First Baptist Church, Carrollton. Beloved husband, father, and
grandfather, you will be deeply missed, and we are honored to be your
family and celebrate a life so fully lived in Christ. Well done, good
and faithful servant.
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