Claude Thomas

Claude M. Thomas, 87, of Hillsboro passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro with Rev. Derrell Surface officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at the funeral home.

Born September 26, 1927 in Hillsboro, he was the son of Raymond M. and Mary Olivia (Godwin) Thomas. Claude grew up and attended school in Hillsboro and later moved to Fort Worth where he worked for the Texas Highway Department, retiring in 1989.

On October 13, 1945, he married Elouise Frank and she preceded him in death on April 19, 1991. Claude later married Ivy Radke on April 4, 1995 and she preceded him in death on July 12, 2013.

Claude served his country in the United States Army Air Force and also served in the National Guard. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Hillsboro and the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge #196 A.F. and A.M.

Also preceding him in death were his parents and a brother and sister.

Survivors include one nephew, Dana Boyd; great-nephews, Kevin Boyd and Kenneth Boyd; several great-nieces and great- nephews; and loving and dedicated care-giver, Daisy Reinert.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, TX 76710.

Graveside Service

2:00 PM ,Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Hillcrest Garden of Memory
3838 State Highway 22 Hillsboro, TX 76645

Viewing and Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Monday, December 15, 2014
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro
2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, TX 76645

Burial

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Hillcrest Garden of Memory
3838 State Highway 22 Hillsboro, TX 76645