Robert Allen Jett

Robert Allen Jett died peacefully in his sleep at his Austin home on November 5, 2022. Robert was born in Dallas on September 20, 1939. He graduated from Dallas Adamson High School in 1958, but he never really moved on from his high school glory days. He did graduate from East Texas State University (Texas A&M-Commerce) in 1962.

After college, Robert taught and coached at an elementary school in Dallas and a high school in San Antonio. He got his law degree at St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio. He spent his entire career working for the US Government as an Estate and Gift Tax attorney. He retired as soon as he could and enjoyed shopping for deals, traveling and vacationing in Colorado.

Robert loved sports – especially baseball. He played well past his prime and then switched to tennis. He was still playing tennis at 80 years old! He was a people-person and loved talking to everyone, especially if they went to high school in Texas. He kept in touch with most of his high school friends and Texas high school coaches. He always had several stories that he could not wait to share!

Robert is survived by his wife, Julie, of almost 60 years. He is also survived by his son Mark Jett (Desiree), granddaughter Camille Jett, grandson Braxton Jett, sister Barbara Wesson (Winston Veazey), brother Steve Jett (Becky), sister-in law Beverly Jett, sister-in-law Marilyn Tackett and many nephews, nieces, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Rhoda Jett and his brother Rick Jett.

There will be a memorial service in Grimes Chapel at Bethany United Methodist Church (Austin TX) on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 am. There will also be a memorial service in the DFW area at Cottonwood Creek Church (Allen TX) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm.