Robert Errol "Bob" Thomas

Robert E. "Bob" Thomas, age 68, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2015 at the family home. Bob was the minister of music for Piney Level Baptist Church for the past 28 years and previously at Piney Grove Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church in Alcoa. He retired from the Knoxville CAC after 30 years of service and was also a former teacher and principal of 9 years in Sevier County. Preceded in death by his Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Labe Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thomas; He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Marie B. Thomas; Son and Daughter-in-law, Sam and Abby Thomas with grandsons, Dallas and Thad; Daughter and Son-in-law, Tonya and Brent Burch; His older Brother, Rev. Claude Thomas and his wife, Jan; Aunts, Betty Jo Hundley, Annie Payne, and Bobbie Thomas, all of Knoxville; Numerous beloved Nieces and Nephews and other family also survive. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. George Macht , Rev. Claude Thomas, and Tim Witt officiating. Family and friends will assemble for the Interment Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Gideons International c/o Blount County South Camp, P.O. Box 4035, Maryville, TN 37804 www.gideons.org ; The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Errol "Bob" Thomas please visit our Sympathy Store.