Emmons, Claude D. IRVING -- Claude D. Emmons, 93, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord April 23, 2013. Service: 2pm Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Plymouth Park Church of Christ, 1710 W. Airport Frwy., Irving TX. Visitation: 1-2pm before the service, on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridgeway Hospice, 150 W. Magnolia Av., Fort Worth, TX. 76104. Claude D. Emmons was born in Wichita Falls, Tx. December 27, 1919 to William Mark and Minnie Bell Holt Emmons. Claude graduated from Plainview High School in 1937 and Texas A&M University in 1941. He served in World War II in the 7th Armored Division European Theatre and obtained the rank of Major. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was later wounded, receiving the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other decorations. After the war he was a businessman in Amherst and Hurst Texas. He was a Director of the National Assoc. of Independent Fee Appraisers and was National Appraiser of the Year in 1988. Claude was a faithful long-time member of Plymouth Park Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Elliott Emmons of 55 years, and wife, Myrtie Britain Emmons of 13 years. Survivors: daughter, Claudia Gleeson and husband, Charles; son, Mark Emmons and wife, Shari; granddaughters, Charlyn Plunk and husband, Jake, Heather Humphus, Janet Spence and husband, Mark; great grandchildren Branson, Tatum, Cortlyn Plunk; Collin, Brooke Humphus; Parker and Jonathan Spence. Stepson Chuck Britain and wife, Donna and their daughter Lori and husband, Mark Gorman. The family give special thanks to caregivers Gwen Wilson, Amber Merchant, Denise Burns, Vee Wilson and Bridgeway Hospice, for their loving care of Claude.
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Mark,sorry for your loss.
Nghiep Tran
April 30, 2013
We were sorry to hear about Claude's passing. He and Zelma were always 2 of our favorite people at "Central" CofC. Out thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this sad time.
Jerry/Nancy Petty
April 30, 2013
My prayers go out Mark and Claudia and their families. I had the honor and priviledge of meeting Claude Emmons two years and making a record, as a court reporter, of the oral history of his service in WWII. His record will live on in the Library of Congress for generations to come. It was a very moving experience for both me and his family members in attendance there. Thank you for sharing your dad with me and many others who will now know of the sacrifices made by the bravery of those who fought to make this country great, and safe. Frances Bean Janezic
April 29, 2013
Mark,my family share with your lost,he was a good man,we miss him
April 27, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family Mark, as you grieve for your Father.
Tim Liddle
April 26, 2013
Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of your father passing. I pray that our Lord gives you and your family peace and comfort. God bless Larry Blanton
Larry Blanton
April 26, 2013
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. I am grateful that you had a dad for this long in your life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Covin
April 25, 2013
Mark and Claudia,
What a wonderful man your dad was. He was always like a rock, and someone you could count on. His passing is sad for all you, but a wonderful event for him. He had a good life and two lovely women to share his love and affection. Deniece Cummings
April 25, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Claude through a business association many years ago and learning that he truly was one of the best appraisers, but I was also blessed to get to know him personally and to call him friend for many years and witness the love he had for his spouses, his family, his Lord and his beloved Aggies. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many! My condolences to his family.
Kathy Hurley
April 25, 2013
Mark,
What a blessing to enjoy your father and his wonderful memories for all these many years. May you and your loving Family continue to be conforted by our Loving GOD. Larry Millson, Collinsville, Tx.
April 25, 2013
Mark,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you and your family peace at this time and know that I am thinking of you. God bless you. Cheryl
April 25, 2013
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