ROBERT J. WHITSON
1962-2015
Robert Joseph Whitson passed away on May 23, 2015. He was 52 years old. He was born to Patricia Wales and James A. Whitson Jr. on June 14, 1962, and grew up in Houston. He attended Memorial High School and the University of Texas where he actively participated in the KA fraternity and was a Silver Spur. He graduated with a geology degree and worked with his father and partners for several years before joining Unit Petroleum where he worked for 16 years. He was a vital part of his father’s last few months managing the family business. He married Pamela Haskins in 1993 and they had two children, Wesley and Zachary, during their 19 year marriage.
Robert was an active outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing and cherished time spent with his father, uncle, sons and friends. He also loved cooking and valued family trips out on his boat and family time in Hunt and Grand Cayman. His two boys were the greatest joy of his life. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.
He is predeceased by his father, Jim Whitson, and his sister, Patricia. He is survived by his children, Wesley and Zachary, his former wife, Pam Whitson, his mother, Patricia Wales, his sister, Patrice Jegi and her husband Doug and children Sophia and Miles, and stepmom, Paula Whitson.
In his mom, Pat’s words “I know that Robert is in a place of SERENITY, light and peace and that he is well & happy. I will think of him every day with LOVE until we meet again.”
A memorial service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held Saturday, May 30th at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church at 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, Tx 77079, followed by a reception. A family burial will be held at a later date at Lawndale Forest Park Cemetery. Our family wishes to thank Memorial Hermann PARC for their support. We also send a special thank you to Charlie and Linda Whitson for their support. We ask for prayers for all those struggling with addiction. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Robert to Al-Anon Family Group (AFGS), 9800 Northwest Freeway, Suite 201, Houston, Tx. 77092.