He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Louis Davis; Uncle Herbert Matthews and Aunt Katie Matthews.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Peggy Matthews, and daughter, Megan Matthews, along with other family members and friends.
Robert was a strong, determined man who loved his family. He enjoyed staying at home to work around the house and fishing early on Saturday mornings when he could find the time. He was a fantastic storyteller and integrated his keen sense of humor into the stories he retold. He loved animals of all kinds, but especially bulldogs, deer, and tropical fish. He collected antique guns and had a passion for learning about history. Robert was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home with a graveside service at 2:30pm at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Colorectal Cancer Alliance, www.ccalliance.org or the Austin Humane Society, www.austinhumanesociety.org.
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