Thomas Coleman Freund

1930 - 2014

Thomas Coleman Freund obituary, 1930-2014, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

Thomas Freund Obituary

On Saturday, May 3, 2014, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Coleman Freund "slipped the surly bonds of earth-put out his hand, and touched the face of God." Memorial service: in Tom's honor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in DFW National Cemetery, followed by a celebration of his life at his and Joanna's home in Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest a donation to the Foundation for PSP at CurePSP.org. Thomas was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Crenshaw, Miss. One of 13 children, he has now been reunited with nine of his brothers and sisters. Tom lived a long and joyful life. He loved to travel and entertain. He especially enjoyed being surrounded by family and numerous friends at his home on the lake. Tom's military service included four years in the Navy during the Korean War followed by 21 years in the Air Force where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross as an F-4 fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Air Force in 1976, Tom earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Texas Commerce University and began a new career as a flight instructor for American Airlines. Tom married Joanna Green on March 28, 1954. Survivors: His wife, Joanna; his children, Charles Alan Freund, Susan Kim Strode, Linda Gail Bull and Wendy Kyle Elizardo, and their spouses, Valerie Freund, Ronny Strode, Alan Bull and Eddie Elizardo; his grandchildren, Kellen Freund, Parker and Lane Strode, and Stefan and Gianna Elizardo; his sisters, Edna Upchurch, Ann Burns and Elizabeth Beland; sister-in-law, Rose Green; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Published by Star-Telegram on May 11, 2014.
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Can't believe it has been 6 years since this great man has passed. At least he is now with Joanna.

Howard Karr

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May 5, 2020

Joanna and Family, so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was a wonderful guy. My thoughts are with you!

Howard Karr

May 14, 2014

Susan and Family: Losing someone so special is always so difficult but I know you, your siblings and your mom made the transition to heaven a peaceful one for your daddy. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers, Karen, Jody and Family

Karen Kuczek

May 14, 2014

Joanna,

So sorry we lost touch and many years have gone by. Was sorry to hear about Tom. He and you were the most gracious hosts of the Friday afternoon pool parties you two had for some of us WSL employees--what a great memory. I did not realize you and Tom were married for 60 years but am not surprised because you and Tom were obviously very devoted to each other. Again, I want to express my sincere condolences to you and to the children. You are in my thoughts. Take care.

Linda Herndon-Leath

May 13, 2014

God bless and keep you Tom! Thanks for your service to our country and to American Airlines!

Jock Bethune (American Airlines)

May 11, 2014

Chuck, Susan, and Linda, So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda White McFarland

May 11, 2014

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