John F. Clouse Jr.

AZLE -- John F. Clouse Jr., 72, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Azle Church of Christ, 336 Northwest Parkway, Azle 76020. Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White's Azle Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle 76020. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to Christian Homes of Abilene, 1202 Estates Drive, Abilene, Texas 79602. John was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Dallas to the late J. Floyd and Helen McLemore Clouse. He graduated from Azle High School in 1960 and attended North Texas State University graduating in 1964. John married the love of his life, Earlene Slate, in Springtown on July 21, 1967. He was a member of the NRA, TSRA, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, and was an alumni life member of the FFA and recipient of the Lone Star Farmer Degree. John was a faithful member of the Azle Church of Christ. He retired from TEC, now known as Texas Workforce Commission, after 30 years of service. John was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Jerry Lynn Clouse, who passed in 2005. Survivors: Wife of 47 years, Earlene Clouse of Azle; sister, Wadene Harrison of Austin; brother-in-law, Bobby Slate and wife, Tami; sister-in-law, Darlene Pennington and husband, Lee; and nieces, nephews, church family and friends.White's Funeral HomeAzle, 817-444-3211