Jeffrey Robinson

Jeffrey Dave Robinson, 83, died peacefully at home December 26, 2024, after a four-year battle with Stage 4 Cancer. He was born on May 26, 1941, to parents John Thomas Robinson and Billie Jean Brant. Jeff was a proud native Houstonian. He graduated from Schreiner University High School where he played football. He then joined the Army Reserves where he served 8 years. From an early age he dreamed of being a cowboy and looked good in a cowboy hat. In early years he had a horse named Fort and dabbled in calf roping. He watched the Cowboy Channel for all the rodeo action. Jeff was a Lifetime Committeeman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He had a love of country music with George Strait being his number one entertainer. He and Linda attended many George Strait concerts where he knew the words for every song. Jeff and his family are on the tribal rolls of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation out of Shawnee, Oklahoma. He attended several tribal reunions to learn about this heritage. Jeff followed in his father’s footsteps to become a custom homebuilder. In his 50-year career he built hundreds of homes in Kingwood, Conroe, Montgomery, Bentwater and surrounding areas. He found immense joy in making the homeowner’s happy and proud of their home. He partnered with Jim Morris of Morris Builders where he and Linda worked for 20 years making dreams come true. He was committed to fitness and enjoyed the gym. He ran in marathons, snow skied, and in later years took up bicycling. Jeff and his daughter Tiffany participated in several MS150 Bike Rides from Houston to Austin. He was a hunter and had fond memories of hunting in South Texas and Colorado. He loved the mountains and being in nature, making trips with his friends and later with his son and grandson. Jeff was a sports enthusiast. He loved the Astros and the Houston Texans and was a super fan whether attending the games or watching on TV. He and Linda enjoyed country and western dancing. In the early days they spent many hours on dance floors around Spring, Houston, Tomball, and Conroe. Jeff and Linda were also cruise enthusiasts. Of the many cruises to The Eastern and Western Caribbean, his favorite stop was Key West, Florida. The eccentric, laidback atmosphere suited him. Many friends were made on these cruises. Jeff was a true gentleman and a gentle soul. He had an enthusiastic sense of humor and never met a stranger. He had a strong faith and read biblical passages daily. His faith brought him comfort, especially in his final days. He loved his family and was proud of all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rodney Keith Robinson. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 30 years, Linda Robinson, daughters Tammy and Tiffany and son Matthew (Alexandra). grandson’s Caleb (Hannah), Kyle, Brayden, and Alistair, as well as three great-grandchildren, Lanie, Levi, and Layton. He is also survived by Linda’s family daughter Stacey (Ryan), son Jason (Christy), and Linda’s seven grandchildren Cade (Kirstin), Olivia, Elisa, Gage, Bobbie Ann, Austin and Landon, and seven great-grandchildren Malakai, Elijah, Willow, Rose, Koda, Junior and Jase, as well as numerous cousins in Texas and Oklahoma, and by many great friends. A Celebration of Life will be held January 25, 2025, at 10:30 am, April Sound Church in Montgomery, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Jeff’s chosen charity of St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, or a charity of your choice.

Jeffrey Robinson

May 26, 1941 - December 26, 2024