Robert Chrismon

Robert Braxton Chrismon, born April 4, 1931 in Reidsville, North Carolina and raised in Elon College, North Carolina, passed away on January 5, 2020 at the age of 88 in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brittie Emma Chrismon; brother, Ralph Chrismon; sister, Nancy Graham; daughter, Christina Jane Chrismon; and adopted daughter, Linda Gonzales. Robert is survived by his sister, Barbara Chrismon; daughter, Cheryl Jones (David Jones); sons, Robert Bryan Chrismon and Gary Chrismon; adopted daughters, Georgette LaChapelle-Brewer (Bill Brewer) and Barbara Moellendorf; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Robert was affectionately called “Opa” by his grandchildren and many others. Robert was baptized by the First Baptist Church of Elon College, NC in his youth. Robert worked for 42 years and retired (twice) from Sherman Electronics in San Antonio. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950 to 1953 and was stationed at Cape Blanco Lighthouse in Port Orford, Oregon, and Coast Guard stations in Neah Bay and Seattle Washington. He was a dedicated Master Mason in which he served for 50 years and was in good standing with the Davy Crockett and Anchor Lodges in San Antonio. He was also an Alzafar Shriner and was part of the SHRAD HAM radio unit of the Shriners and was a member of the National Association for Amateur Radio. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be at Sunset Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.