Robert Barkley Thomas

We're thinking of you, Pat. Bob will be missed by many.

I didn't know Bob personally, more like an aquaintance. I did borrow a contra-bass clarinet from him for a while. He had little information about me as we had never interacted but he loaned me the instrument with no questions asked and the simple request to take care of it. I do hear his name a lot even though I am 'out of the loop' in music these days. My heart goes out to those who knew him well as I know he will be terribly missed, but I ask that you count yourselves lucky that you got to...

Pat, you've been constantly in my thoughts. Bob is gone far too early. He was a sweet guy and a terrific musician (and showman) and his death leaves a gaping hole in our hearts and the New River Valley music community. I had no idea when I saw you in the VT library that anything was wrong.

December 4, I compiled pictures of Bob playing in some his many bands, as well as some video and audio clips here:...

Grieving Bob's passing. Having trouble believing he's gone. I will miss his music and friendship for years to come. Pat, my heart goes out to you.