He was born November 13, 1942 in Del Rio, TX. Claud graduated from Fairfield High School and earned a doctorate degree from TCU. He married Eugenia Anne on September 14, 1999. He had a career in civil service with Lockheed Martin and was a veterinarian. He was a member of Model A Club, Mason-Scottish Rite, Ham radio Club, and Wise County Antique Auto Club.
Claud was preceded in death by Nell Taylor Clifton and William Gentry Taylor.
He is survived by daughter, Courtney Taylor Amason (Bryan); grandchildren, Taylor Blayne, Myles Amason, Codi Walters (Kaden); and great grandson, Grayson Walters.
