Robert Bob Thomas

Robert L. Thomas, 80, of 21 Cornelius Lane, Bradford, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his residence.  

Born January 31, 1940 in Bradford, he was a son of the late William and Helen W. (Dennis) Thomas.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School and graduated from Santa Anna State College with a degree in Business.

Bob enlisted in the United States Army on September 7, 1961, he served his country until he was honorably discharged September 4, 1964. He remained on reserve duty until September 6, 1967. 

On July 23, 1976 in Yorba Linda CA, he married Carole L. (Drummond) Thomas who survives.

Returning to Bradford after the service he was employed for the City of Bradford as the Building and Health Inspector. He was also an Insurance Salesman for New England Life, and prior to his retirement he was a merchandiser for News America. 

Bob was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church, formerly the Foursquare Gospel Church. 

Surviving in addition to his wife Carole of 43 years, are three sisters, Donna (Ray) Troutman, of Millersville, Winifred "Gay" (the late Milton) Nichols, of Bradford, and  Connie Thomas, of Naples FL, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his aunt and uncle Doralyn and Albert Waldo who raised him, and one brother Paul Waldo.

Friends will be received on Wednesday March 5, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the New Life Fellowship Church, at 2:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Matthew McDonald, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Funeral arraignments are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the New Life Fellowship Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So sorry for your loss . Prayers to his wife and family .
— Carole VanSickle

Wish we could be there. Our thoughts are with you.
— Helen and Melvin Cramer

So very sorry to hear of Bob''s passing. He was a wonderful man.
— Debbie and Cliff Anthony

Carole, we are sorry to learn of Bob''s passing. We are grateful to know though that on that great day, Bob will be called forth and any of us who are still here will be caught up in the sky with him to be with the Lord forever.
— John Burns

Condolences

  • So sorry for your loss . Prayers to his wife and family .

    — Carole VanSickle
  • Wish we could be there. Our thoughts are with you.

    — Helen and Melvin Cramer
  • So very sorry to hear of Bob''s passing. He was a wonderful man.

    — Debbie and Cliff Anthony
  • Carole, we are sorry to learn of Bob''s passing. We are grateful to know though that on that great day, Bob will be called forth and any of us who are still here will be caught up in the sky with him to be with the Lord forever.

    — John Burns