Robert L. Thomas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

Robert was born in Pascagoula, Miss., and raised in Mobile, Ala. He was a longtime resident of Panama City, Fla., and Pensacola, Fla. Robert was a shipbuilder by trade, he worked for Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City for years before coming to Pensacola, where he worked for Patti’s Shipbuilding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marston and Daphane Thomas; two brothers, Marston “Tommy” Thomas and Donald Thomas; and two nephews, Toby and Justin Thomas, all of Mobile, Ala. He is survived by three children, Bobby McDuffey of Mobile, Olivia Reinegger and James Burnett, both of Pensacola; three brothers, James “Bubba” Thomas, George Eddie Thomas and Jesse Bradford Thomas; one sister, Doris Marut, all of Robertsdale Ala.; loving ex-wife and caregiver Karen Thomas; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, James “Bobby” Zar, Clinton Burnett, Marston Burnett, nephews Kenny Thomas and Brad Thomas and soon-to-be son-in-law, Ronald Hale. Honorary pallbearer will be lifelong friend, Norman “Buddy” Lane.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home in Semmes, Ala. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. and services will follow immediately.

The family also would like to thank the angels at Covenant Hospice for the wonderful care they gave their father, brother, grandfather and friend.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Covenant Hospice. They can be made online at www.covenanthospice.org or at your local branch office.

Published January 14, 2010

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