Bobby Lamb Thomas

Bobby Lamb Thomas, age 90, of Elgin, Texas passed away in his sleep and joined his
loving wife “Susie”, Virginia Sue Thomas, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Bobby was born on July 10, 1932, in Dallas, Texas to Howard L. and Ruby Irene
Thomas. He was an only child. He is preceded in death by his spouse of 64 years, Virginia
Sue Thomas, who passed away on April 10, 2017, and his great-granddaughter Delilah Ann
Thomas. He is survived by his three sons, Michael L. Thomas and wife Celina Estrada
Thomas, of Hutto, Texas, Patrick L. Thomas and wife Betsy Thomas of Richmond, Texas;
Scott L. Thomas and wife Sheila Thomas of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren: Michele L.
Forrest and husband Robert, Matthew L. Thomas and wife, Kelsie, Amanda L. Cribbs and
husband, Kyle, Paige Thomas and Fiancee Alex and Parker L. Thomas and wife Heather; and
seven great-grandchildren: Cade Thomas and Makenna Leigh Forrest and Max Jude and
Leigh Ann Cribbs; twins, Rhett and Rhyder Thomas and Baker Thomas.
Bob met Sue in Dallas when she was attending church services at East Dallas
Christian Church. They married on March 1, 1953. Utterly devoted to the Lord and each
other, they raised three sons in a strong, Christian-based home. The love and bond of the
family were first and foremost to the family unit. The family has long-standing traditions of
gathering and staying close to one another. Before Sue’s passing, they were both active
members of Cedar Valley Baptist Church in Elgin.
Bob was a talented wood carver, landscape architect, and home builder. He made
numerous original art pieces that he gave to his sons and grandchildren throughout his life.
Working in the yard was part of his passion and he spent long hours caring for his plants,
trees, and the grounds in his home. The grandchildren have fond memories of riding the
lawnmower with “PiPi”.

We will hold a memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at
11:00 am at Cedar Valley Baptist Church, 905 FM 969, Elgin, Texas. Instead of flowers, the
family asks for your support of Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr.’s work at Dell Children’s Hospital in
Austin, Texas. He led the care of Bob’s great-granddaughter, Leigh Ann. Those wishing to
donate may do so by visiting the Dell Children’s Foundation website in support of
the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. We also invite you to donate to
the San Antonio Methodist Children’s Foundation where Rhett and Rhyder Thomas receive
care. The website is sanantoniomethodistchildrensfoundation.org.