CARMI, Ill. - Arthur V. Thomas, 89, died Oct. 31, 2009, at his home. He owned of Art's Grocery and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are a son, Doug; daughters, Connie Thomas and Sue Whitler; a brother, Harold; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cook Funeral Home, burial in North Maple Ridge Cemetery, with military rites. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Published in Courier Press on November 1, 2009