Thomas was born April 27, 1971 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Ronald Leon and Marla Ann (Marrs) Bray. He was a 1989 graduate of Cass-Midway High School. Thomas was a life-long resident of Freeman, Cass County, MO.
Thomas married Kelsey Louisa Parker on September 17, 1994. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of Local No. 101. Thomas enjoyed bowling, cooking and hunting.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Bray; aunt and uncle: Larry and Skip Marrs; aunt, Karen Brown; and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Kelsey; and their two children: Robert J. Moloski and Maranda Nichol Bray, all of the home; his mother, Marla Bray, Freeman; one sister, Kacee Lee McCuiston and her husband, Brandin, Freeman; and nieces and nephew: Braycee Lynne McCuiston, Koltin Thomas McCuiston, and Keelyn Lee McCuiston.