We never knew Claude to say a mean word about anyone.....we never heard anyone say a mean word about him...there aren''t many of whom this would be true. That it is true of Claude is a tribute to his great and kindly spirit and his pure zest for life.

Claude G. Killingsworth was born January 24, 1927 in Dallas, Texas., the son of Claude G. ''Killy'' and Ruby Plumb Killingsworth. He died December 18, 2009 in The Woodlands, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children, Lucy Ledbetter Killingsworth.

Claude grew up in Dallas where his childhood was spent ''shadowing'' Killy as Love Field began. He joined the U. S. Coast Guard after the Pearl Harbor attack. He was married to Lucy Ledbetter until her death in 1982 and they had two daughters, Sally and Shelly. Claude was a salesman for Moore Business Forms until his retirement in 1980 where his problem solving nature led to his creation of carbon-coated paper leading to the development of carbonless paper . In 1997 he married Trena Baxley of Livingston and they made their home in Oak Ridge North. He spent the last 25 years in The Woodlands area.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Westbury Chapter, Board Member of Texas House, Volunteer of the Year of the YMCA who also awarded him the ""Everything But The Kitchen Sink"" award. He served as President of the Houston Acoustic Neuroma Society, and past president of The President''s Club of Moore Business Forms. He was named Polk County Rancher of the Year.

He is survived by his wife, Trena Baxley Killingsworth, daughters and sons-in-law Sally and Thad Roach,of Houston and Shelly and Paul Lynch of The Woodlands; grandsons Thad Roach , Jr. and wife Kira, Hayley Roach Leichtenberg and husband Scott, Nicholas Lynch and Miles Lynch and great grandchildren Emma Roach and Thad Roach III.

A celebration of his life will be announced in January. Remembrances can be sent as contributions to South County YMCA 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, Texas 77382 designated ""In Memory Of Claude G. Killingsworth"" .

To everyone he was something wonderful. He had a twinkle in his eye that revealed the simple kindness in his heart. His love and example made it easy to believe in God. Faithful friend, father, husband or grandfather we all wanted to be just like him. a steadfast servant and volunteer, a difference maker. He thought of himself as nothing more than an ordinary man but his honesty and character changed us forever.

By his work, everyone knew him. We could see things as they should be through his plans and dreams. And God will surely say well done, good and faithful servant.