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Two Poems - for Claude,
such a Good Man
back to Saints page for Claude Hazel Sr
also below: Obituary published 12 Oct
| Into the Light |
Gone Away |
One by one into the
light we walk
Our voices are silenced
We are seen no more
But we are remembered
By the Shadows we have cast
And the hearts in which we dwell
Our home was never really here
For in our hearts we knew better
We pilgrims on the Way
Dear Claude you were one of many
Who stood upon the Rock
And chiseled your name for all to see
A new name now you shall receive
From Him who names all that is
This Hope we have that soothes our grief
Until at last we shall see you face to face! |
I passed by your house today
But you weren't there, you'd gone away
For no one here is meant to stay
We all move toward the endless day
But the ties of Earth are severed hard
With your passing our hearts are marred
Yet hope in Heaven is what we have
That is our balm, that is our salve
This is the promise to which we cling
This is the joy of which we sing
For we know that Death is but the Door
That opens to Life that lasts for evermore!
Claude, you were too much in my heart
for me to write just one poem for you!
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Obituary
from Houston Chronicle |
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Claude R.
Hazel, 83 passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at his home in
Houston, TX. Born on July 20, 1930 in Memphis, TN, he grew up in Steele,
MO with parents Claude and Nan Hazel and brother James.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Elise Lightfoot and his
sons, Brian and Geoffrey. He is survived by his children Claude Hazel
Jr., Daphne Rank, Reese Hazel, Catherine Wixey, Sarah Husbands and
twenty grandchildren.
He was devoted to his family, loved to
travel and enjoyed spending time with his church friends. A memorial
service will be held Sunday, Oct. 13th at 4pm at the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas
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