L. T. "Red" Twomey, 94, Athens, TX (WWII, Korea, Vietnam)

[vanmac]

Dateline:	April 26, 2010
Name:	Leslie Thomas Twomey, 94
Died:	Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite-Leslie Thomas "Red" Twomey was called home by the Lord Wednesay, April 21, 2010. He was born August 10, 1915 in Mounds, Illinois. Red spent his childhood and young adult life in Memphis, Tennessee. There he played baseball and captained the South Side football team. After graduation Red played football at University of Tennessee at Martin. In 1942, at the age of 27, Red enlisted in the Marine Corp. When asked why, he said "There's a war going on." On November 9, 1943, he married Julia Lee Kent. Red and Judy were married for 66 years. They endured many of life's joys and hardships. During his 31 year Marine Corp career, Red achieved the rank of Warrant Officer, saw action in WWII, Korean War, Viet Nam and earned many metals and commendations. After retirement from the Marine Corp, Red and Judy moved to Athens where together they built their new home. They attended many Marine reunions across the country, reuniting friendships they made during his 31 years of service. Red was a member of First United Methodist Church, DAV, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, a 32 degree mason and was presented the Golden Trowel. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie Thomas and Vivian Ruth Twomey, wife Julia Lee Twomey and sister Virginia Ruth Twomey. Survivors include son Terry Twomey and wife Linda, Mansfield; daughter Donna Adams and husband Harry, Mesquite; grandchildren Mark Kitts, Todd Kitts and wife Denise; great grandchildren Katie, Rylee and Sammie Kitts. (from Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens, TX)

[The DUKE]

Good night and God bless

[Rocky C]

RIP Marine!!!

Semper Fi,
Rocky

[buggoffextco]

You served honorably, Marine. Semper Fi Gunner, God speed

[vipere6]

God bless you our Brother.

Simper Fi.

[yellowwing]

"In 1942, at the age of 27, Red enlisted in the Marine Corp. When asked why, he said "There's a war going on." - Ohh-rah! Semper Fi

[Vandrel]

Fine example of a Marine, RIP