Robert "Papaw" Thomas was married to Ruby Lee Dial. They had seven children which included two girls and five boys. Their children were in order Shirley, Doris, Doyle, Kenneth, Danny Joe, Bobby Gene & Donny Wayne. They had a total 17 grandchildren but one girl named Kimberly Thomas the infant daughter of Danny Joe & Glenda was born deceased. Their grandchildren include: Dianne, Mark, Anthony, Deborah Lynn, Monya, Christy Ann, Stephanie Ann, Steven Ray, Brandy, Mitchell Joe, Michelle, Shanna Kay, Sarah, Chelsie, Seth & Issac.