Robert (Bob) Eugene Thomas
October 27, 1927 - February 10, 2022
A beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Robert (Bob) Eugene Thomas Sr, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 94. Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 27, 1927, to William and Blanche Thomas. He was the second oldest of two brothers and three sisters. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother William. Bob was a Disabled American Veteran enlisting in the Army at age 18 and stationed in the Philippines during WWII. At the end of the war, Bob returned to Philadelphia where he met his future wife of 68 years, Margaret (Peggy) Vetrone. Bob retired with his wife Peggy to Benicia, CA in 2000 to be close to his children and grandchildren. He died peacefully with his beloved wife and family by his side. Bob is survived by his wife Margaret Mary Thomas, his children Susan Margaret Penn, Robert Eugene Thomas Jr., Linda Jean Hines, John Frank Thomas; his grandchildren Ian Thomas Penn, Melanie Nicole Penn, Alyssa Grace Thomas, Aaron William Thomas, Joshua Thomas Hines, Jacob Fredrick Hines, Emma Lynn Hines, Maggie Frances Hines, Samantha Rose Thomas, Sophia Margaret Thomas and Gavin Frank Thomas. Bob had a private funeral with Military honors on February 17, 2022. Into God's hands, we trust his spirit.
A beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Robert (Bob) Eugene Thomas Sr, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the age of 94. Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 27, 1927, to William and Blanche... View Obituary & Service Information