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Robert "Bob" Thomas Sr., 86, of Lincoln, passed away June 19, 2013 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield after a brief illness.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Friday, June 21, 2013 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln with Masonic Services performed by Lincoln Masonic Lodge at 7PM. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday June 22, 2013 at Lincoln Christian Church with Pastor Ron Otto officiating.

Burial will be 1PM on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Little Zion Cemetery in White County, IL.

Bob was born September 2, 1926 in Hamilton County, IL. The son of Rozella Thomas. He married Emogene South on June 6, 1948 in Fairfield, IL.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Lincoln Christian Church where he was also a member of the Little Lambs Sunday School Class. Bob was a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge #210, the Abraham Shrine #100, the Central York Rite Chapter, Lincoln Masonic Chapter #147, Constantine Commandry #51, Logan County Shrine Club, Oddfellows #38, American Legion Post 263 and the VFW Post 1756.

He was a barber in Lincoln, IL. for many years.

Surviving are his wife Emogene Thomas of Lincoln, IL.; his children: Gary Thomas (Alita) of Olney, IL.; Caroline Nota of Lincoln, IL.; Mamie Shull (Dennis) of Lincoln, IL.; and Robert Thomas Jr. (Penny) also of Lincoln, IL.; also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Connie Albert, and his grandson Tracy Thomas.