Robert Edward Thomas, age 85, of Fruitland Park, FL, formally of Holly, MI, Haslett, MI, and Williamston, MI, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Tavares Hospice House, Fl.
Born in Detroit, MI, on January 6, 1935, he is the son of Edward and Beulah (Cromwell) Thomas. Shortly after his military service, Robert joined Michigan State University, Stores Dept., from which he later retired after 33 years. At MSU, he was a very active member of the staff golf league and won several trophies. Along with being an active golfer, he was a fervent Spartan fan and especially enjoyed when the Spartan Football and Hockey teams beat “the other school down the road”. Robert also enjoyed fishing with his friends, travel with his family, and was active in the Williamston community as a little league coach and on bowling leagues, among other activities.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Nichols), his parents, his brothers William, John, and Gerald, step-sister Irma, and sister Barbara. His sister, Margaret, of Holly, MI survives him, as do his sons, Douglas, of Fruitland Park, and Michael, of Perry, MI. Robert’s special friend, Barbara Gallogly, of Fruitland Park, FL also survives him as do several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A graveside service will take place at Summitt Cemetery, Williamston, MI on September 18, 2021 at 2:00pm. The family request casual dress for Robert's service.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Capital Area Literacy Coalition, 1028 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48906.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home – Williamston, MI Chapel and Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home – Apopka, FL Chapel.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grwilliamston.com for the Thomas family.
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