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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Thames
Brooks
February 1, 2025
Remembering a kind and loving friend
Catherine Benson
February 1, 2024
The great Bob Thames in NSB one sunny afternoon, 2014. Miss you Bob!
Peter Hawkins
February 3, 2022
From Bolles, the River, St Andrews, the mountains, NYC, so many good memories. Wish you were here.
Ann Barrera
February 1, 2022
I can't believe it's going on 4 yrs this week, it seems like only yesterday :( Still loving your music Bob :)
Anna Barrera
February 1, 2020
Seems like just yesterday you were in the studio making your last album. I enjoyed your music so much at the time and I still listen to that album at least twice a month. Thanks for the music and the apples!
Ann at Reel Time Recording
August 9, 2018
Wow, looked for bob at aunt catfishes last week, missed him, just googled him and I get this shocker! Sure did enjoy our conversations every year at my favorite eating spot. What a kind soul. So glad I bought his c.d. Last year so I can keep the memories alive, thoughts go out to all his family and friends, sadly missed by your Virginia friends. Dennis Zimmerman
Cat Benson
February 11, 2018
Bob, thank you for gracing us with your presence in this world and sharing your immense love of music and the arts. Your talent was a unique and a special gift to all of us. I have always admired and respected you. As a fellow musician, you always encouraged me, included me, and made me feel really special. I thank you for that. You were truly a kind, gentle spirit....the love and long-lasting bonds you shared with your family, friends, and fellow musicians is very evident and will live on in our memories forever. Missing you and sending my deepest sympathies to all of the family and friends whose lives you have touched.
Valerie Olenick
February 10, 2018
Bob was an entertainer and lover of the crowd. I hadn't seen him in over 20 years and I walked into Aunt Catfish and got in the line. He immediately called my name over the microphone and said hello. This was while he was performing and posing for a photo.
Bob was always on the lookout for the next adventure, treasure, or friendship. He was fearless to introduce himself to anyone and seemed comfortable everywhere.
He remembered details and events with an uncanny accuracy and we shared hours of antique and art collecting that produced treasures due to his eagle eye.
He was a loyal friend. He was loved. He will be missed.
Willy Evans
February 9, 2018
Bob was a good friend and a talented guy. He will be missed.
Jay
February 8, 2018
Bob was my neighbor for the last two years. We shared laughs, stories and music around the fire at our place. He was one of the best parts of moving to Ormond Beach. I never met anyone like him and I don't think I ever will again. A true one of a kind and a heart of gold. Im so thankful he took time out of his life to become our friend. I'll remember his humor and play his music for the rest of my life. Thank you Bob, I hope its amazing where you are right now.
Donna Strickland Arsenault
February 8, 2018
I was honored to call you my friend for over 40 years. You were one of the kindest, funniest, dearest souls I have ever encountered. In a world that all too often is callous, crude, and cruel, you were gracious, compassionate, and generous. Thank you for being my friend in good times and bad. Farewell and Godspeed.
Carol Carpenter Kemp
February 8, 2018
My sincere condolences to Bob's Family and Friends. Bob was a friend to all and could always console and find the right words to help one through any crisis or just to have a hearty laugh. Play on Bob....until we meet again...
Betsy Styers Paul
February 7, 2018
My sympathy to Bob's friends and family! I always enjoyed his presence in my life at St. Andrews. All of our lives were fuller and richer with Bob and his music. He will forever be in the hearts and the pulse of the greater St. Andrews Community!
Chris Benson
February 7, 2018
My thoughts are with the Thames family and close friends! I had not seen Bob in years, but always hoped to see him again. Playing or just somewhere. That window is now closed, but he was/is a great guy and still will be part of memories of him! He was a great guy!
Ben Irvin
February 7, 2018
Oh, gosh. The world is suddenly diminished - not to mention Aunt Catfish's. We've lost a kind, gentle, caring man.
jim burnett
February 7, 2018
Your candor will be sorely missed, Robert... guess you'll be in a heavenly band from here on in!
Rhodo Bliss
Helen Halsey
February 7, 2018
What can you say about a guy who was always there when the chips were down. Who could talk on the phone longer than any girl. Who was scary smart and wickedly funny. Who never forgot a Birthday. Who sent really good CD compilations to make reality more bearable. Who managed to touch so many lives so deeply? There. I said it. Life will never be the same.
Julia Hart
February 7, 2018
Thank you for your kindness when there was not a friend to be found, you truly are an angle. Gone to soon, I will miss your kind heart. God Bless
David Burghardt
February 7, 2018
It was my honor to have Bob as a friend and collaborator. He was a kind, honest man with a big heart and indomitable creative spirit. We will miss his talent, sense of humor and compassion.
Robert Panek
February 7, 2018
Such a tremendous contribution to our local musical family has been lost. Bob you were tried and true and a wonderful friend to have. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss you dearly.
Barbara Perrotti
February 7, 2018
Bob was so dearly appreciated in my life.. Being an artist I was truly complemented that he supported my art and even sat for hours while I painted him... He had a gentle and kind manner... so refined, and a person of great depth.
Peter Hawkins
February 7, 2018
Bob was as empathetic and caring a friend as one could hope for. To Bob, a life long pal.
Joy Mclennan
February 7, 2018
Good Speed Dear One.
Connie Wines
February 7, 2018
Bob was a wonderful man with a kind word and a smile on his face always. He was a gentle soul and will be missed dearly.
Godspeed my friend.
Brooks Godwin
February 7, 2018
Bob was a dear friend and one of the sweetest men I have ever met. A truly kind and generous soul who we will miss terribly.
always a pleasure to see
Ann Barrera
February 7, 2018
Charles Dailey
February 7, 2018
I was a friend of Bob's from St. Andrews. He was a huge presence and will certainly be missed.
Butch Testa
February 7, 2018
Sad To Lose You Here On Earth My Friend--You Will Be Missed By Many.
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