Robert Fulton Thomas Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, and father, Robert Fulton Thomas Jr., 83 of Johannesburg, who peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by the love of his family, at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Born on August 12, 1942, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, Robert was the fourth of five children born to Robert and Gertrude (Warren) Thomas Sr. In 1951, his family relocated to Vienna, Michigan. Robert attended Johannesburg School and graduated in 1961.

As a teenager, Robert started his walk with Jesus at Johannesburg Grace Assembly Church. He accepted Christ at the age of 16 and was baptized in his teens.

Robert started work at Roby’s Wood Products, when he married Carol Corbin on November 3, 1962. With a young baby and wife, they moved to Hollywood where he was a partner of Charles Electronics. Moving back to Michigan, their life was blessed with four children and worked 27 years as a custodian at Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools.

Robert had a profound love for life with many interests, collecting, hunting, photography, ceramics, raising chickens, raising fish in the pond and often on his Kabota tractor or golf cart working.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gertrude Thomas, his sisters, Charlene (Pruitt) Thomas, Betty Sutter and Naomi Smith. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children: daughter Dolores Brandel of Johannesburg, and sons Robert III (Sue) of Oakland, MI, Jeffrey (Paula) of Rochester, NY, Brian of Clinton Township, MI. Grandchildren: Amanda Siwecki, Robert Thomas IV, Nikita Thomas. Great grandchildren: Addison Siwecki, Aubrey Goscicki. He is survived by his brother Charles (Hazel) Thomas, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Johannesburg Christian Church where visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Pastor Tim Thompson will officiate. Luncheon will follow at Johannesburg Christian Church.

In honor of Robert’s memory, those who wish may consider making memorial contributions to Johannesburg Christian Church or Giving Tree Food Pantry of Northeast Michigan, PO Box 75, Johannesburg, Michigan 49751.

Please share your memories and personal messages with the family at www.gaylordfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-thomas.