Robert Thomas, 87, of Streetsboro, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
He was born December 13, 1928 in Blue Island, IL to Owen Theodore and Dorothy Irene (Boyle) Thomas. He retired from Morse Controls in Hudson and then retired from Felstead Mfg. in Killbuck. He was a member of the Kent American Legion.
He is survived by son, William (Karen) Thomas of Ft. Myers; daughter, Deborah Rosenlieb of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Angela (Keith) Kish, Francis Manijak, Candace (Mike Reed) Donell, Julia (Dan) Coumos, JoEllen (Tommy) Powers, Jessica (Evan Cupka, fiancée) Manijak, Chris Thomas, Robert Thomas, Jeffery Thomas, Billie Thomas, James Thomas, and Paige Noe; great grandchildren, Alaina, Weston, Marlie, Owen, Login, Danny, Marra, Claire, Griffin, Gianna, Michael, Amber, Alex, Courtney, Gracie, and Gabby; three great great grandchildren; son-in-law, John Rosenlieb; and special friends, Todd and Cindy Noe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Lee Thomas in 1998; great grandchildren, Alice Mae and Austin; sisters, Dorothy, Wanda, and Marge; brother, Bill; and special friend, Mary Redfern.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 17th at Michel's, 1157 West Main Street in Kent.