Green, Claude Thomas

Claude Thomas Green

July 4, 1947  –  October 28, 2017

Green, Claude Thomas “Tom”, born on the 4th of July 1947, made the final formation on Saturday morning, October 28, 2017, at his home. As a decorated Marine Corps Veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and fought in the battle of Khe Sanh, Tom was dedicated to the cause of veterans and their loved ones.” He retired from McMinn County after over 20 years as Veterans Service Officer, and he continued serving for many years as a volunteer in various groups. Member of the IUOE Local 917, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the Third Marine Division Association, Khe Sanh Veterans, VFW Post 5146, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans Monroe County #93, AMVETS Post TN 106, American Legion TN Post 68, Thomas A. Hamilton Lodge #317, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shriners, and Tennessee SAR Knoxville. Left behind to honor his memory are his wife of 48 years, Betty Williams Green, Son, Paul Green and wife Sarah (Chrissy), Niota, Daughter, Christie Green and husband Darrell Hager, Orlando, KY; lovingly called “T.T.” by grandchildren Caroline Green and Ira Hager, Samuel and Andrew Green, Brothers & sisters-in-law, Bobby and Connie Hall Green, Kenneth and Bessie Green, all of Madisonville, Nelson and Becky Green of Athens, Sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Shelby Sours, Helen and James Hobbs, Jay C. and Mary Adams Williams, Tommy Williams. Preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie Marie Green, parents, Robert Lee and Olive Louise Sutton Green.