Thomas James Cogdell

ARLINGTON -- Thomas Cogdell, 82, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in the care of a local hospice organization. Tom will be remembered with a gathering of his family at Bono Cemetery, Johnson County, at a time in the spring when the flowers bloom in Texas. Tom was born in Quanah and his educational experiences began there and ended with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Harvard University, Mass., 1965. After active duty in the U.S. Army, he returned to the Army Reserve to complete his remaining service. His professional experiences were centered at The University of Texas at Arlington. He enjoyed genealogy, history, maps, libraries and soccer. His family would like to thank the kindness of cousins, Paul Sansom and Andy Williams, and friends, Bob Francis, Andy Armstrong, David Kelly and Geraldine Mills. Survivors: Brother, John Cogdell (Ann); wife, Elena; children, Virginia Powell (Brad), Kennon Cogdell (Nikky), Paul (Amanda) and David (Cecile); and grandchildren, Emilie and Ben Cogdell and Nadya Leduc. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233