Mr. Thomas LaGrone, age 82 of Hope, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Magnolia. Mr. LaGrone was born in Deadwood, Texas on October 11, 1934 to Emery and Mertice Johnson LaGrone. He was a retired Journeyman Plumber for Calhoon and Hall Plumbing and a member of the United Pentecostal Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Waunzelle "Cookie" Cornelius LaGrone, a son; Chris LaGrone and a brother; Doyle LaGrone.

Survivors include; one son; Richey LaGrone, wife, Laurie of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, one daughter; Cindy Bradshaw, husband, Mike of Magnolia, Arkansas, one brother; Dennis LaGrone, wife, Theresa of Hope, Arkansas, three grandchildren: Terah LaGrone, Allen Bradshaw and Trista Bradshaw and four great-grandchildren, other family members and friends.

A Graveside service was held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope with Bro. Billy Sanders officiating. Burial followed the service.  Arrangements were by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director, Funeral Directors of Distinction.  Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com