Robert Thomas

Obituary For Robert Thomas

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert Thomas, 67, of House Koonammakkal. On April 7, 2026, Robert passed peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville after a diabetic crisis. With his kind and selfless heart, Robert’s final act was to give life through bone and tissue donation.

Robert Thomas was born on May 4, 1958 in Koorachundu, Kerala, India to father Thomas* and mother Annamma*. He completed his early schooling up to 7th standard at Koorachundu and went on to complete his high school education at SKMJ Higher Secondary School in Kalpetta, Wayanad. He obtained his SSLC in 1974, followed by his Pre-degree from Devagiri College, Kozhikode in 1976. He obtained a Diploma in Tool & Die Making from NTTF Thalassery in 1980. At age 21, Robert moved to Singapore and later to Canada until he ended up in the United States in 1995. He worked as a Tool Maker for 23 years (1980-2003), until a car accident left him unable to continue his profession. Nonetheless, Robert never stopped working and pursued many other jobs and higher education programs to stay employable.

Robert had a large family who he loved deeply. He was the youngest of nine children: Mary (husband: Antony*), Mathew* (wife: Annamma*), John (wife: Mary), Augustine* (wife: Annakkutty), Tom (wife: Mary), Joseph (wife Celine “Leela”), Rosamma* “Thanka” (husband: Philip*), and Jolly Jose “Annamma” (husband: K.J. Jose). Robert was blessed with three daughters: Gloria and Ashley with their mother, Elsy (Pottakkal family); and his daughter Reba, with her mother Preethy (Poovelil family). His nieces and nephews include: Dawn and Dennis Antony; Suni, Suja, Sudha, Suma*, and Mini Mathew; Anita*, Binu, Nishi, and Lloyd John; Simi, Dr. Tessy, and Diana Augustine; Reena and Reji* Tom; Biju* and Deepu Joseph; Reena, Jisha, Seema, and Linta Philip; and Jobish and Preetha Jose. He is remembered fondly by many other friend’s and family.

As part of a Roman Catholic family, Robert Thomas’s soul now rests in God’s loving arms with his other family in heaven. The family will hold a Private Viewing at Central Cremation Services on April 15, 2026 at 3:30PM (1:00AM in India). Loved ones may watch the viewing live or recorded here.

*Deceased

Please do not send flowers!

~~Special thanks to Fr Ruban Joseph Thannickal from St. Alphonsa Forane Catholic Church Atlanta for coming on short notice for the viewing!~~

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