Robert Van Gressett

Our beloved Robert V. Gressett, 68, of Coldspring, Texas, sadly passed away on November 4th, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always went above and beyond to help those in need.

Robert was born on July 3rd, 1954, in Houston, Texas, where he grew up and met his wife, Alice Gressett. He served in the U.S. Army for 8 years as a Platoon Sergeant of a Mortar Platoon, traveling to places like Germany and Korea. In his military service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and several other achievements.

Robert was a man that had a deep passion for helping his community. After the military, Robert pursued a career with the Fire Department in Houston, Texas. He proudly served there for 13 years at Fire House 58, meeting one of his best friends Clinton Butts. Once he retired from the fire department, he went on to run a business that his father owned, Houston Refrigeration, for over 30+ years. He serviced air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and other emergent issues with well-known businesses such as Carmelo's and Simos Diner.

Robert V. Gressett is preceded in death by his father, Luther Van Gressett, and his mother, Francis Arlene Gressett.

He is survived by his brother Terry L. Gressett; sister-in-law, Gaye Gressett; wife of 52 years, Alice E. Gressett; daughter, Sheila Gressett-McNatt; son, Robert A. Gressett; Grandchildren; Makaylei McNatt, Michael McNatt, Ashley McNatt, Tyler Shanahan, Malauri & Daniel Mason; Great-grandchildren; Hunter McNatt, Miles, Aerielle, Adrienne, Averie, Aurorie, and Isaiah Mason. Along with many loving and caring uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service for Robert will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Gressett family.