Robert "Bob" Edward Thomas, 70, passed away on July 4, 2019. Bob was born in Greensburg, PA on September 30, 1948 to the late Jerome and Grace Thomas. He loved his sisters and always made sure they were taken care of. He will be greatly missed. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday July 11, 2019 at Central United Methodist Church in Monroe, NC. Surviving is his ex-wife, Alice Tidewell; sisters, Diane White (Richard & Suzanne), Evelyn Kirby (Dan & Aimee) and Barbara Nicewonger (John & family). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerome David Thomas. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.