Claude Artie Thomas, 85, of Sweet Home died Dec, 8, 2008.
He was born in Oak Creek, Ariz., to Albert Marion and Artie Mincie (Poteet) Thomas.
He served in World War II from 1942-1945. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 8, 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart. He moved to Remote after serving in the service and then moved to Sweet Home in 1965.
He married Betty Jean on August 13, 1946 in Myrtle…