Claude Montgomery Obituary

MONTGOMERY, Claude ASHEVILLE - Claude Marion Montgomery, 84 of Asheville, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 peacefully at his home. A native of Charlotte, he was the son of the late Claude Augustus and Lillie Mae Poplin Montgomery. He served his country as a pilot during World War II in the U.S. Navy and was a resident of Asheville for 32 years. He retired as a trainmaster with Norfolk Southern Railroad after 43 years of loyal and devoted service. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred Cockrell Montgomery, daughters; Phyllis Olivia (Richard) Noble of Woodbridge, VA and Claudia Ann (Michael) Soniak of Chesapeake, VA, one sister; Phyllis Harley of Charleston, S. C, seven grandchildren; Robert, Melissa, Jeff, Joe, Scott, Michelle, and Krissy, eight great-grandchildren and a beloved cat Sugar. A memorial service was held at 10:00 am Tuesday, at the Grace Episcopal Church of which he was a member. Rev. Gary Coffey officiated. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the J.F. Keever Jr. Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, N.C. 28813 or Grace Episcopal Church. 871 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, N.C. 28804 ASHEVILLE MORTUARY SERVICE. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 16, 2008.

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Sam & Jeannie Brissie

April 16, 2008

I worked for Claude for a good many years as Agent for NS Rwy at Shelby. I always considered him my friend. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.

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