Robert Thomas Obituary Robert Lewis Thomas July 29, 1945 - December 1, 2019 Franklin - Robert Lewis Thomas, 74, passed away December 1, 2019 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Norfolk and reared in Franklin, he was a son of the late Lewis Monroe and Rubie Butler Thomas and was also predeceased by a twin brother Edward Monroe Thomas. Robert was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and served in the Air Force. He was a retired electrician for Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Robert really enjoyed fishing with his daughters. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty-three years Linda Kauss Thomas; two daughters Stacey Thomas Drake and husband Joey of Newsoms and Kristy Thomas Cotton and husband Darryl of Suffolk; a sister Barbara T. Smith of Suffolk; a sister-in-law Sue Thomas of Newport News; a host of nieces and nephews; and three grand dogs Chief, Foxy and HD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday December 4, 2019 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Decker officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday evening in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robert-Thomas 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-thomas-obituary?id14750407 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-l-thomas-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Lewis Thomas, 74, passed away on 1 December 2019. He was a dedicated family man, survived by his wife Linda, two daughters, and siblings. Robert was a veteran and retired electrician who enjoyed fishing with his daughters. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 4 December 2019, with military honors following the service. He was laid to rest in Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley. ## The Edited Obituary Robert Lewis Thomas 29 July 1945 - 1 December 2019 Franklin - Robert Lewis Thomas, 74, passed away 1 December 2019 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Norfolk and reared in Franklin, he was a son of the late Lewis Monroe and Rubie Butler Thomas and was also predeceased by a twin brother, Edward Monroe Thomas. Robert was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and served in the Air Force. He was a retired electrician for Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Robert really enjoyed fishing with his daughters. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty-three years, Linda Kauss Thomas; two daughters, Stacey Thomas Drake and husband Joey of Newsoms and Kristy Thomas Cotton and husband Darryl of Suffolk; a sister, Barbara T. Smith of Suffolk; a sister-in-law, Sue Thomas of Newport News; a host of nieces and nephews; and three grand dogs, Chief, Foxy, and HD. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, 4 December 2019, in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Decker officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Rosemont Cemetery in Sedley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday evening in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. --- ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Lewis Thomas | |---------|---------------------------| | Age | 74 years | | Birth | 29 July 1945; Norfolk | | Death | 1 December 2019; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------------|------------------| | Robert Lewis Thomas | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Linda Kauss Thomas | Spouse | Franklin, VA | | Stacey Thomas Drake | Child | Newsoms, VA | | Kristy Thomas Cotton | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Barbara T. Smith | Sibling | Suffolk, VA | | Sue Thomas | Sister-in-law | Newport News, VA | | Edward Monroe Thomas | Predeceased Twin Brother | -- | | Lewis Monroe Thomas | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Rubie Butler Thomas | Predeceased Parent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robert Lewis Thomas was born on 29 July 1945 in Norfolk, VA. 2. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1965. 3. Robert served in the Air Force. 4. He was a retired electrician for Norfolk Naval Shipyard. 5. Robert was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 6. He enjoyed fishing with his daughters.