ECKMAN, WV--- Robert Floyd Thomas, age 81, of PO Box 91 Eckman, WV passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born June 15, 1929 at Pocahontas, VA he was the son of the late Edward Lewis and Nellie Clark Thomas.
He was preceded in death by Four sisters, Jean Thomas, Mary Thomas, Mona Thomas, and Cheermae Clark; Two brothers, Joe Lewis Thomas and Junie Thomas.
Survivors include,
Three sons, Robert Thomas of Eckman, WV
Floyd Thomas, of Bluefield, WV
Ben Thomas of Bluefield, WV
Four daughters, Angela Lambert and husband Leon of Bluewell, WV
Veronica Thomas Bluefield, WV
Jamie Thomas of Bluefield, WV
Laura Thomas of Bluefield, WV
Several other sons and daughters
One brother, James Thomas and wife Phyllis of Bluewell, WV
One sister, Loretta Thomas Whitfield and husband Jerome of Huntington, WV
Many Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, and Great-great grandchildren
Also left to cherish his memory is his ex-wife, Phyllis Gravely
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV with Pastor Bill Belcher officiating. The family will be honoring Mr. Thomas’s wishes of Cremation following the services.
Friends may call Monday, April 11, 2011 from 12:00 noon until time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV is serving the Thomas Family.