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Reginald Jack Robbins

1923 - 2010

BORN

1923

DIED

2010

Reginald Robbins Obituary

Reginald Jack Robbins, 87, of Conroe went west, in QB terms, on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, as his heavenly Father called him home following complications from a fall. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Garden Park Cemetery with the Rev. John Singleton officiating. Jack was born in Everman on June 18, 1923, to Gladys and Reg L. Robbins. After graduating from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Jack attended Texas Tech until Pearl Harbor. In 1942, he became a flight instructor for the Army Air Corps in Fort Stockton. In 1943, he married Kathryn Word, rose to the rank of flight commander instructing WASPs at Sweetwater, and then joined his father in the fledgling aviation business in Houston in 1944. The two of them were instrumental in formatting Houston Executive Air Service. Jack retired in 1983 to travel, buried Kathryn in 1984, married Bobbie Hughes in 1985 and moved to Panorama Village in 1987 to play golf and relax. He was a 62-year member of Quiet Birdmen in Houston and Conroe Hangars, member of Park Place Masonic Lodge and Arabia Shrine Temple. Survivors: Wife, Bobbie Robbins of Conroe; son, Robin B. Robbins; daughter, Rebecca Kay Carlson, both of Fort Worth; grandson, Heath Smith-Robbins of Deer Park; stepsons, Kevin and Kim Hughes, their wives, Cindie and Gayla, and their children, Kaitlyn, Evan, Chelsie and Lexi of Albuquerque, N.M.; and sister, Jeanene Connor of Wimberley.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Todd Hadley

November 20, 2017

My great grandmother was Texi Robbins (Hadley). I heard many stories of Reg and Bryant.

Reg Robbins and Claude Ricks 11-9-1966

Mark Dawson

August 21, 2017

I am enclosing an old photograph to your family dated 11-19-66 with Reg Robbins and Claude Ricks written across the back. I apologize for intruding on your memorial page but thought you might want this image. This is the only path to returning it to your family I could find. I'm not even sure it is him but risk sending it. My intentions are honorable and I mean no disrespect. I believe my father in law Robert Wyche worked with him.

Lowell Robbins

December 24, 2010

Jack's father, Reginald (Reg) Robbins, was my dad's first cousin. I last talked to Jack sometime in the 1970's. I would have enjoyed getting to know his easy humor and great recollection of aviation stories.

Beverly Mountin

December 4, 2010

Jack was my cousin (my mother Ruby Robbins was his dad's sister). I was searching for information on my uncle and found that Jack died. I had lost contact with the family. I am so sorry and extend my sympathy to the family. Love to all. Beverly

October 22, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I remember very well meeting the Robbins family when my family moved to Houston in 1961. You were all so kind to us and helped to make us feel welcome in our new city. I was only 7 and so shy and missing California so much. We spent our first New Year's Eve at your house in Glenbrook Valley. Your Dad shot a gun at midnight and I really thought we had moved to the wild, wild , west!! I thank you all for the great memories and want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Marrs Kemendo

October 7, 2010

Mrs. Robbins. You may not remember me, but I will always remember you and Mr. Robbins. I cleaned your house for many years and I always looked up to you and Mr. Robbins. He was one special person. I am so sorry to have heard of your loss. May God give you strength and cover you in his love. My prayers are with you. Always, Sharon Marshall

October 6, 2010

The Board of Directors of the National WASP WWII Museum at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, TX send our deepest sympathy to the family of this aviation pioneer. We are planning an exhibit to honor the instructors of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and would like to include his important story in this exhibit. - Sharron Davis, Executive Director

Mary Castillo

October 6, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Robbins family. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Love,
Mary Flores Castillo
Milby High - Class of 1961

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