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Robert Thomas

1958 - 2018

Robert Thomas obituary, 1958-2018, Lansing, MI

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

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Riley Funeral Home - Lansing

426 West St. Joseph Street

Lansing, Michigan

Robert Thomas Obituary

Robert Thomas

Lansing - Robert J. Thomas, age 59, passed away August 16, 2018.

He was preceded in death by: his grandchildren, Junior and Dakota Gentry; sister, Vicky Thomas; and his beloved step mother, Maryanne Thomas.

Survived by: wife, Lisa Thomas; children, Katie (Jason) Gentry, Amanda Thomas, Marshall Johnson, Justin (Traci) Johnson, Daniel (Carrie) Johnson, and John (Michelle) Ruiz; grandchildren, Carter, Kalie, Connor, Javier, Alaina, Jaymes, Jason, Hayden, AJ, Jordon, Maya, Jazzlyn, and Layla; parents, Norm and Dorothy Thomas; siblings, Jim (Robin), Bruce, Tracey Thomas, and Cheryl Day; nieces, Kacie and Jennifer Thomas; and special friend, Scott Phelps.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 12 pm at St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd., Lansing, MI 48917. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. David's Episcopal Church.

Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 19, 2018.
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Prayer and hugs to all of the Thomas family! Bob was a wonderful and kind man...heaven has gained a very special angel. any and all who knew him will miss him....may you all find peace during this very difficult time

Tammy walker

August 20, 2018

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. I'm glad he is out of pain and I know he is resting peacefully. Bob has been my friend since high school. He always protected me from unwanted advances when we were at some outrageous party's back in the day, he would tell who ever it was to leave my sister alone. Bob always had a smile and a big bear hug whenever I saw him. My condolences to the entire Thomas family. Much love to you all. Jo Morley and Joe Deforest.

Jo Morley

August 20, 2018

nick Ellena

August 20, 2018

So very sorry to hear Bob has passed away.
Gonna miss him for so many reasons. Growing up together near the Thomas family is one of the highlights of my life. Bob was always so much fun to be around. He grew up to be such a kind and generous man. The thing I will remember most is how kind he was to all children, not just his own just like his Mother and Father.
To Mrs. Thomas thank you for letting me be a friend of your wonderful family and for all the trips you let me go on with as Bob's friend. Will always cherish his memory.
To Tracy, Jim and Bruce; I hope you can somehow carry on after such a tragic loss of your brother.
To Katie and Amanda; Hope your grieving passes when you are ready. Your Dad was one of the best.
To Lisa and Scott; I hope you both find peace and love again.

Nick Ellena

August 19, 2018

To my Thomas Family, and to Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob and I were pretty close growing up, I will forever have fond memories. He was my protector in a lot of the shenanigans we used to pull together. Once Pa Ben let us take his van down to Duck Lake on the Two-tracker to the dam, to go swimming. Bob accidentally backed the van into the lake! We were stuck! I was 13 and he was 18. He had to teach me how to rock the van from R to D in order for him to push it out of the lake. Neither of us told. LOL Another time at the Family Reunion, we decided to cross the trestle. Halfway back we heard the train a comin' and he being long legged and me being 5" he scooped me up and ran! We dove off and hit the river bank just in time! I loved hanging out with him. Whether it was fishing on our pontoon, out mushrooming, or Deer Camp. He was a crazy man but he was a happy and funny one! Forever in my memories and heart, I love you Cousin, Bob. Rest Peacefully, until we meet again. <3, Andrea Currier

Andrea Currier

August 19, 2018

God has gained another angel He was one of my favorite customers at work. RIH my sweet friend❤
Love the Admiral Crew

August 19, 2018

To my dad, I will love you until my last breath. I will miss you everyday. I will always remember the Slurpee trips just about every night when it was just me and you. You were my best friend and my first love and now you are my hero and my Angel. I know you are watching over us all and I also know you are in Heaven taking care of my babies. I love you dad.

Katie Gentry

August 19, 2018

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