Robert Loel Thomas, dear son, husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away July 27, 2018 at his home with loving family surrounding him. Robert is the son of Loel and Evelyn Chester Thomas, born August 10, 1930 in Santa Monica, California. He served in the Air Force based out of Long Beach, California. He married Phyllis on July 30, 1954 in Redondo Beach, California.They had two sons, Stephen and James and a daughter,Vickie. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Phyllis; sons, Stephen & James; daughter, Vickie; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren whom he loved very much. He is also survived by one brother, Jerry and one sister, Jane Place of Birth:Santa Monica, CaliforniaPlace of Death:Murray, UtahOccupation:Supervisor for Telecommunications