THOMAS, JR.,
Robert Leroy
Published in Today's News-Herald on Jan. 5, 2020 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Robert Leroy Thomas Jr. (Bob), 74, passed away at home, in Lake Havasu
City, with his wife by his side on December 24, 2019. Robert was born
in Columbia, South Carolina on February 5, 1945 to Robert Leroy Thomas
Sr. and Frances Louise Frier. He married the love of his life, Rosalie
(Rose), on March 24, 1984 in Lugoff, South Carolina. He was in the
U.S. Air Force from 1963-1967, serving in the Vietnam war 1966-1967;
and was a truck driver for many years. He loved spending time with
family and friends, traveling with his wife, and was an avid football
fan over the years; first a Baltimore Colts fan and then a Baltimore
Ravens fan.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Thomas; Stepson, Mark Shamleffer;
Daughter-in-law, Suzanne; Grandchildren, Chayse and Teague; Stepson,
Scott Shamleffer; Daughter-in-law, Abby; Grandchildren Yara and Jude;
Brother-in-laws, Charles (Mayra) Quail and Michael Quail (girlfriend,
Vernetta Soiset; Sister-in-law, Judith (Richard) Walters; Nephews,
Aaron (Olivia Chaves and Jacob Quail; Nieces, Jessica Chaves, Caitlin
Quail, Ellie Quail, and Juana Quail; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many
friends near and far. He is preceded in death by his Sister, Nancy;
his Parents; and Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Charles and Rosalie
Quail. Services will be planned at a later date.
Donations can be made to River Valley Hospice or a charity of your
choice.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Robert's family at
www.mohavememorial.com. Services were placed in the care of Mohave
Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary.