Robert Paul Robbins, JR.

1946-2015

Robert Paul Robbins, Jr. died unexpectedly on September 6, 2015. He was born July 18, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas.

Robert grew up in Abilene. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam as a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LURP) where he earned four Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal, and various other medals. When he returned to civilian life, he returned to Abilene and obtained a BA from McMurray College. He then moved to Houston and worked at a Southwest Bell (and affiliates), retiring in 2000. Robert also owned a plant maintenance business serving corporate entities in the Houston area. After retiring, Robert enjoyed maintaining his own greenhouse. He was a licensed boat captain and fishing guide in the greater Galveston Bay Complex. Robert loved the camaraderie of other fishing guides and his clientele. He also found great pleasure spending time with his son, grandchildren, and his stepchildren at his waterfront home on Trinity Bay.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Paul Robbins, Sr. & Jean Teague Reilly; his stepfather, Dr. William Reilly. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Rolston Robbins; his son, Robert Paul Robbins, III; grandchildren, Robert Paul Robbins, IV, and Ciera Smith; stepsons, Ben and John Crump; his sisters, Candace Leigh Matlock (Benny), Rebecca Reilly Nivers, and Colleen Reilly (Patrick).

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015, from 2-5 pm at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard, Houston. A reception will follow at The Heights Villa, 3600 Michaux, Houston.