Ronald Alan Robins

1946 - 2024

Ronald Alan Robins
11/12/1946 - 03/16/2024
Dr. Ronald Alan Robins died peacefully on March 16 at the age of 77. Ronnie was born on November 12, 1946, in Houston, Texas, where he cultivated lifelong friendships both in his personal and professional relationships. Ronnie loved life and lived by high ethical standards to work hard, accept people for who they are, and be respectful of the beliefs and opinions of others. He valued family, education, trustworthiness, self-reliance, and friendship. He embraced the concept of living a good life to its fullest. In all matters, Ronnie was all in. An honors graduate of San Jacinto High School (Class of 1963), he was regarded as a talented, competitive athlete, both as a swimmer and linebacker for his high school team. Throughout his life, he continued to love sports and the outdoors, both as an enthusiastic spectator and an avid hunter and fisherman.
After graduating from high school, Ronnie attended Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where he was an active member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. After college, he matriculated to the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Returning to Houston after graduation, he earned a reputation as an accomplished podiatrist and astute business investor. Ronnie was partners with his cousin Drew Robins at Continental Silverline Products, a wholesale mattress manufacturing company that was started by Ronnie and Drew's fathers over seventy years ago. Respected and loved by his patients, Ronnie was in private practice at the same location in Spring Branch and for over 40 years while on staff at Spring Branch Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Memorial City Hospital. A skilled and compassionate doctor, Ronnie generously mentored countless new doctors in the field of podiatry and willingly responded to the needs of others, during and beyond office hours. His patients, family, and friends respected his sound advice and unwavering advocacy, whether in the office, in surgery, or by their bedsides where he quietly comforted them and demonstrated his genuine empathy and concern.
With him through it all was his devoted wife Jackie, who shared his love of adventure. Together, they made friends and saw the world. Jackie's happy and easy-going personality, paired with Ronnie's intellect, wit, and irreverence ensured they never met a stranger. When they weren't traveling and making new friends, Jackie and Ronnie were spending time with family, friends and loved ones. A life-long Houstonian, Ronnie had deep roots and relationships throughout the community, many of which lasted his lifetime.
Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Sylvia Robins, Ronnie is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie Fontenot Robins; son, Kevin Robins and his wife Sara; sisters Barbara Friedman and Linda Robins; grandchildren Eva Elyse Robins and Rhett Robins; cousin Drew Robins and his wife Edna; sister-in-law Cassie McCain and her husband Bill; and sister-in-law Mary Gayle Fontenot.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Christopher Logothetis and MD Anderson Cancer Center for their care and support, as well as the team at the Concierge Clinicians of Houston who provided such loving care to Ronnie at the end of his life. According to his wishes, Ronnie's family gathered for a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Gulf Coast Conservation Association, CCA Texas, 6919 Portwest Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024, or the charity of your choice.