Tex L. Robin

Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21.
Tex Lanear Robin was born in Goree, Texas to Waymon L. Robin and Edna Evelyn James on September 12, 1939. Tex married Margaret Elizabeth Anderson on December 30, 1960, and was a dedicated husband for 62 years, a loving father and Paw Paw. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church, a devoted Christian, and loved serving the Lord.
Tex was a veteran of the United States Army, lifetime NRA member, and enjoyed going to the gun range. He loved playing his guitar both at home and in his church. Tex made a name for himself as a world-famous cowboy bootmaker. He was featured on television, in magazine articles and books, and received many awards for his artistry. He spent more than 50 years making boots in Coleman and later Abilene. He was always looking for his next hobby or adventure. In his late 50s, he traced his Swedish heritage, taught himself to speak the language, and traveled to Sweden to meet his relatives. At age 83, his daughter introduced him to Starbucks, and he became addicted to cappuccinos and lattes. Those who knew him best might say... "He was a Bible-thumpin', guitar-pickin', gun-totin', boot-makin', coffee-drinkin', family luvin', conservative Paw Paw."
Tex was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nan Robin; his father, Waymon L. Robin; and mother, Edna James Boatright. Tex is survived by his wife, Margaret; his daughters, Ann Moreau and fiancé, Steve Miller of Galveston, Texas; Stacy Hammond of Sunrise Beach, Texas; his sister, Linda O'Gorman of Middletown, Maryland; 6 grandchildren, Justin Walker of Abilene; Jared Walker and wife, Jane Wang of Friendswood, Texas; Wendy Walker and fiancé Sammy Eghbalieh of Los Angeles, California; Madeline Ryan and husband Eldon Ryan of Dickinson, Texas; Hannah Hammond and Hayden Hammond of Dallas, Texas; 3 great grandchildren, Brody Avalos, Dash Walker, and Emmeline Walker, and his beloved dog, Bit.
Visitation will be held at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street, Abilene, Texas 79601 on Monday, September 18th from 5:00 - 7:00pm, funeral services will be held at North's Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 19th at 9:30 am with interment at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas. Pallbearers will be Justin Walker, Jared Walker, Hayden Hammond, Eldon Ryan, Brian Thomas, & Brody Avalos. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Miller and special friend, Mark Fletcher.
The family asks that those in attendance wear their cowboy boots to the services to honor his legacy. In lieu of flowers, please bring boots to display around him at the service and you can pick them up on the way out. Services entrusted to North's Funeral Home, online condolences may be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com