Thomas German passed away at home in Baytown Texas on Thursday January 18, 2018 at the age of 83. He born on April 27, 1934 in Springfield, Missouri to parents Floyd German and Lena Dellacroce German. In 1951 Thomas enlisted in US Navy and served for 4 years. During his years of service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal; and completed a college education. After being discharged from the Navy, Thomas returned to Springfield where he met, and married, Shirley June Morris German. There, Thomas worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman and Conductor. Thomas later moved his family to Houston, Texas where he worked as a Journeyman Machinist for the Houston Chronicle. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Floyd German and Lena Dellacroce German; his siblings; wife Shirley June Morris German and son Thomas L. German, Jr. He is survived by children Richard Dale Mitchell, Paula Marie Laskowski, Kelly Jean Jewell, and Laura Evelyn German Vowels; 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. We Will Cherish his memory always. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00 am, both will be held at Earthman Funeral Home Baytown TX. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery oat 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.
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