Background
Thomas, Robert was born on July 13, 1924 in Seffner, Florida, United States. Son of Wayne and Dorothy (Durand) Thomas.
Thomas, Robert was born on July 13, 1924 in Seffner, Florida, United States. Son of Wayne and Dorothy (Durand) Thomas.
Student, College Holy Cross, 1945. HHD (honorary), Franciscan University, Stuebenville, 1986.
President Port Sutton, Inc., Tampa, Florida, 1955-1985, Two Rivers Ranch, Inc., Zephyrhills, 1969-1985. President Florida State Fair Horse Show Association, Tampa, 1976-1985. Board directors Metropolitan Ministries, Inc., Divine Providence Food Bank, Tampa, Florida.
President Suncoast Family television Corporation.
Vice chairman board trustees Dorothy Thomas Foundation, Inc. Past chairman board trustees University Tampa. Co-chairman Tampa Biracial Commission Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, 52-53.
Member Florida Council of 100 (chairman 1972-1973) Clubs: University (Tampa), Tampa Yacht and Country (Tampa), Palma Ceia Golf and Country (Tampa).
Married Susan Anna Bidwell, August 26, 1950. Children: Susan D., Anne L., Robert M., Christina M.