Robert E. St. Julian

1942 - 2025

Robert Earl St. Julian, age 83, passed away at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Robert was born on October 10,1942, in Dayton,Texas, to the late Lillie Nichols and Dalton St.Julian. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Robert lived a life defined by devotion to his family, a strong work ethic, and a joyful spirit. 

Raised in McNair, Texas, Robert graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1962 and shortly after moved to Los Angeles, California, where he worked for GE Motors and later moved to Oakland, California and worked as a Longshoreman in San Francisco, California.
In 1965, he married the love of his life, Regina Edwards. While in California, he discovered his passion for motorcycles and cars and became a proud member of the historic East Bay Dragons Motorcycle Club. His exceptional talent for rebuilding motors and cars earned him recognition in a motorcycle magazine for his Harley -Davidson rebuild.

In 1972, Robert returned to McNair, Texas with his family and built a 28-year career at Lubrizol Chemical Plant. After retiring, he started a Hot Shot business, later worked for Harris County Parks and Recreation, and eventually became a bus driver for Goose Creek CISD. Robert loved traveling, riding motorcycles, working on cars, and spending time outdoors. Above all, he treasured his family and took great pride in being a husband, father and grandfather.

He leaves behind a circle of loved ones who will forever cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Regina St. Julian; his children, Roderick St. Julian, Rolanda St.Julian Paul (Maximus), and Renetta St. Julian-Ball (Darrion); his grandchildren, Jared St. Julian, Jalen Gibson, Inecia Arceneaux, Kailyn Ball, and Brennan Ball; and his great-grandchildren, Jazlyn St. Julian, Jaylie St. Julian, and Ja’Mir La Vigne. He is also survived by his brothers, Ernest St. Julian (Anita), Kenneth St. Julian (Erma), Horace St. Julian (Alexa), and Marvin St. Julian (Francis); his brother-in-law, Embrick Edwards;  his sister-in-law, Bennie Singleton,Laverne St. Julian, Alene St. Julian Clark, Geraldine St. Julian, Leona Fretty, Betty Donato (Verne), and Verna Edwards; his godchildren, James Singleton II, Curtis Bryan St. Julian, and Jacqueline "Jackie" St. Julian-Duke; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, coworkers, and friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Andrea Denise St. Julian; his parents, Lillie Nichols and Dalton St. Julian; his brothers, James Singleton, Alton “Son” St. Julian, and Curtis St. Julian; his father-in -law Joseph McKinley Edwards, Sr., his mother-in-law, Inez Edwards Boutte, and  his granddaughter, Reyana St. Julian-Ball.  He was also preceded by his maternal grandparents, Joseph Nichols and Laurence Normand; his paternal grandparents, Louis Pete St. Julian and Elodie Solomon; his niece, Mia Williams, his nephews, Dalton D. St. Julian, Christopher St. Julian, Phillip Fretty, Jr., and Alton St. Julian, Jr., his great-niece, Jade Wright; his great-nephews, George A.Guidry, II. and Kevin Chapman; and his great-great-nephew, Logan Halla.  He is further preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Phillip Fretty, Sr., Palmeras Edwards, and Joseph M. Edwards, Jr.; his sisters-in-law, Mary Simien Edwards, Lydia Guillory Edwards and Nola Stoot Edwards; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Robert will be remembered for his warm laughter, generous heart, and the lasting love he shared with all who knew him.