Photo courtesy of Faith Funeral Home - Morrisville
Mar 15, 1942 - Aug 14, 2021 (Age 79)
My Uncle Claude is the best mentor in my family. Responsible, loving, stern with compassion. My father's older brother and Best friend. Love you miss you pray for your family
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William Ammons
October 09, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | Family
Dear Sally, I apologize I am just learning of Claude's passing, The last time I saw Julia up in Derby she told me that Claude wasn't doing well, so I sent her home with a Hug for the both of you that I hope she delivered. I was blessed to have met so many wonderful people in my 23 yrs with Schwans. You and Claude always made me feel welcome in your home & greeted me with a smile. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers to you and all of Claude's family and friends. Rest In Peace my friend.
Mark DUMONT
November 23, 2021 | Derby Line, VT | Friend
So sorry Sally, just heard the news. Remember the good times and know he loved you unconditionally
Ken Libby
October 02, 2021 | Stowe, VT | Friend
Cousin Claude ‘aka Bug’ was a wonderful human being. My sister and I use to travel from Austin to visit with him, his brother Bill and his Mom and Dad (Clara & Claude Sr) in LA back in the 50’s and 60’s. We love staying with them because they were fun, sharing and loving.
We all huddled with them in their home near LaBrea.
Recently, my wife, 4 kids, grandkids and me got to remindle our relationship by visits to us in Atlanta. We also spent time with He and Sally at...
Al Dickson
August 27, 2021 | Stone Mountain, GA | Family
Sally sending our deepest sympathy during this sad time. So glad we celebrated his late birthday in FL. You both seemed to really enjoy it. I can still his broad smile. Hope we all get back this year!
Leon and Donna McCaslin
August 23, 2021 | Muncy PA And, FL | Friend
Claude always had a smile and warm heart to greet you. He was a joy to work with at our annual conferences. I will miss his gentle and calm spirit, and his happy feet on the dance floor. Hugs for Sally and the family.
KAREN COOPER
August 23, 2021 | SUN CITY CENTER, FL | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Karen Cooper
August 23, 2021 | Sun City Center, FL
I enjoyed the years working with Claude on IAI conferences. My thoughts are with Sally and Claudes family at this time
Bill Schade
August 20, 2021 | Palm Harbor, HI | Friend
So very sorry to hear of Claude’s passing. He will be missed, was a very nice man.
Debbie Underwood
August 20, 2021 | Johnson, VT
Claude D. Ammons, Jr., of Hyde Park, died peacefully in the comfort of his home with family on August 14, 2021, after a headstrong fight with cancer.
Born March 15, 1942, in San Antonio Texas, to Claude D. Ammons, Sr. and Clara N. (Carter) Ammons. Shortly thereafter the moved to Tuskegee, Alabama as both his parents worked as support personnel with the Tuskegee Airmen. When that project was completed, they moved to Los Angeles, California.
After Claude graduated Los Angeles High School, he went to community college for two years majoring in math and science. He then went to work for the Los Angeles County Courts and from there things took off and Claude found himself enrolling in the police academy. Providing service to the public was a good fit for Claude. He retired from Los Angeles County with 38 years of service, but that did not slow him down! After moving to Vermont in 2002, he worked for the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
Over the years of law enforcement, Claude saw many changes...some good some bad, along with racial injustices and the consequences they have on more than just the people they were directed toward.
Claude's priorities were God, Family and Friends, Career and then everything else. Claude thoroughly enjoyed fellowship at church in both Vermont and Florida, his brothers and sisters in Blue, his FAMILY, his Florida "family" and his Vermont "family".
Claude was a member of the Second Congregational Church in Hyde Park, a member of the International Association for Identification ("IAI"), which he and wife Sally were part of the conference staff, and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
"Cancer is a Blessing for me to change my lifestyle" was one of the last quotes Claude said that shows how humble, graceful, and God-fearing he was. Over the past month, listening to visitors, they all say the same things...Claude's smile is contagious, and he wears his heart on his sleeve.
Claude is the last member of his immediate family being predeceased by his parents, Claude D. Ammons, Sr. and Clara N. Carter Ammons and his brother, William D. Ammons. k He is also predeceased by h is first wife, Callie.
Claude is mourned and loved by his second wife, Sally (Foss) Ammons; his daughter, Shalonda Ammons, and his son, Claude D. Ammons III and wife, Kimberly. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, with the joy of meeting the newest member being born August 5, 2021. He also leaves behind his in-laws, Robert and Mary Foss, sister-in-law, Julia and husband Allen Cusson, and many adored aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless family and friends from coast to coast.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661 or Second Congregational Church, PO Box 216, Hyde Park, VT 05655.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ammon's residence on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Faith Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net.
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