Bobby Thomas

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Bobby Joe Thomas, 76, formerly of Sikeston, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Mo.

He was born Jan. 3, 1929, at Kingsland, Ark., son of Jesse Hugh Thomas and Grace Hanshew Thomas Rhodes.

Thomas worked as a service station attendant for 76 Truck Stop in Matthews, Mo.

Survivors include two brothers, Jesse Thomas of Conway, Ark., and Clifton L. Thomas of Nashville, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Thursday until time of service at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Matthews Cemetery in Matthews.