Charles R. Thomas Obituary
We announce the death of Charles R. Thomas (Kent, Ohio), who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Charles will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles R. Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Thomas and Edna Thomas; his cousins, Joe Snider and Norma Arnold; his nephew Eric Bohn; and his brother-in-law Joseph DeRoberts.
He is survived by: his wife Diane DeRubertis; his sons, Cameron (Jasmine), Connor (Phil) and Lake (Nadija); his grandchildren, Lakelynn, Lily and Jagger; his brother Francis Thomas; his sister-in-law Elise Thomas; his nieces and nephews, Erin Kessler (Kevin), Josie Porter (Clint) and Alex Thomas; his siblings-in-law, Cathy Smith (Tim), Joann Cline (Sam), Marlene Pickney (Dave), David DeRoberts (Amy) and Mark DeRoberts (Mary Beth); and his nieces and nephews, Ric Clouse (Carin), Cara Clouse, Heather Cline (Nick), Ryan Bohn (Jessica), Alainna Greene (Josh), Tony DeRoberts (Bonnie) and Autumn DeRoberts (Taylor). He is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post 496 (1945 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH 44240).
In honor of Charlie's lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship, community, and helping others, memorial contributions may be made to the Ray's Place Entrepreneurship Scholarship (Fund #30846), c/o Kent State University Foundation, or to Kent Social Services.
