Robert Ronald Thomas

97 years + 363 days young

Went peacefully to rest on April 5th 2023, in Cape Canaveral, FL

He is survived by his loving daughters.

Mary Loper

Denise Chandler and son-in-law Scott

Tami Best

Also, by his stepsons.

Ray Schutz

Fred Schutz and daughter-in-law Cindy

He has many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his family, he was also loved by the caring staff of West Melbourne Health and Rehab and Health First Hospice.

Dad always said his proudest achievements were his three daughters. His service to his country. He served in the Navy during WWII on The Montpelier in the Pacific Arena.

He was a man of many talents with a passion for carpentry. He loved traveling with his beloved wife

Mary Addie. They traveled together in their motorhome, coast to coast of the United States and Canada.

Memberships include The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Shriners. Past President of The USS. Montpelier Association and active member.

Friends and family will be received at Wylie Baxley Funeral Home, 1360 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953. Viewing at 12:00pm, service at 1:00pm.

Interment at Brevard Memorial Park, 5475 N. US 1, Cocoa, FL 32927.

Reception 3:30pm. Chandler Family Home, 1605 Vega Avenue, Merritt Island, FL 32953