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Claude Harold Spies

1928 - 2016

Claude Harold Spies obituary, 1928-2016, Metairie, LA

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Claude Spies Obituary

Claude Harold Spies, 87, passed away on June 4, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. Claude was born on July 7, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Warren Easton High School. He then went on to serve as a Merchant Marine, as well as the Air National Guard during the Korean War. He retired from Freeport-McMoran after working many years as Chief Aircraft Mechanic and FAA Inspector. He was also a member of the volunteer Restoration Unit, who worked to restore historic planes, weapons, and other military artifacts used during WWII at Jackson Barracks Claude is survived by his children Claudia Spies Hooter Senter, Dewey Robert Spies (Cheryl), and Mark Harold Spies (Charlyn); grandchildren Stacey Spies, Tricia Spies Caron (Troy), Brandi Hooter Sauviac (Henry), Adam Hooter (Darcy), Melissa Spies Couvillion (Mike), Mark H. Spies, Jr., and Casey Spies; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Frances Drufner Spies; parents Adam Spies and Clara Schuh Spies; brother Ignatius Spies; sisters Rosemary Spies Schwartz and Helen Spies Patterson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Inurnment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 7 to Jun. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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George Domm

June 14, 2016

I never know what to say. Dewey, Claudia and Mark ,you and your families are in my prayers. Bye, Mr. Spies.

June 11, 2016

My most sincere sympathy and condolences. It was a pleasure serving with Claude.
David Harrell
122nd Bomb Squadron 1949 to 1964

COL (Ret) Calvin & Jan Washispack

June 11, 2016

TAPS Claude H Spies
Louisiana National Guard

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh

COL (Ret) Calvin & Jan Washispack

June 11, 2016

It is the Airman
In Honor of Claude H Spies Louisiana National Guard
It's the AIRMAN, not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship.
It's the AIRMAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It's the AIRMAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It's the AIRMAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate.
It's the AIRMAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It's the AIRMAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote, ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
It's the AIRMAN, who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.
ETERNAL REST GRANT HIM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM.

Gayla Trammell

June 10, 2016

Mark H. Spies,

So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Gayla Trammell
Overland Express

Wendy Dupre

June 10, 2016

Mr Claude was one of my favorite clients, he will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.

Patti Thayer

June 8, 2016

"Claude was a kind and gentle person who loved to listen to beautiful music. It was such an honor to get to know him. He will be missed."

Cindy

June 8, 2016

Mark, Dewey and family I am deeply sorry for the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Leon and Lynda Toups

June 8, 2016

Dewey, Lynda and I were sorry to hear of your dads death. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

Jun

13

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

Jun

13

Inurnment

Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum

LA 70124

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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