Robert Hasson

Robert Charles Hasson, Jr., 49, of Deer Park, Texas passed in peace on October 20, 2017. He was born in Pasadena, the youngest child of Bob and Ginger Hasson. He graduated from South Houston High School after attending Pearl Hall Elementary and Miller Intermediate. He earned both his Master and Doctor of Educational Leadership degrees from the University of Houston - Clear Lake, where he was invited to serve on UHCL College of Education committees to enhance programs that develop future educators. Due to his tireless and exceptional contributions to UHCL and the surrounding Houston community, Dr. Hasson was recognized as a UHCL Distinguished Alumni, receiving the prestigious Marilyn S. Sims Leadership Service Award in 2016.

He began his education career in 1994 as a teacher at Jackson Intermediate, excelling quickly to become an administrator. Dr. Hasson ("Doc") was the Principal of Park View Intermediate in the Pasadena ISD since 2000 and a routine Adjunct Professor of Concordia University since 2012. His passion for improving education opportunities for others was continually displayed as he presently served on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns and as an Education Advisor for The Raul Yzaguirre School for Success in Houston and Brownsville.

By UHCL invitation, he served as a member of the College of Education Professional Development School Principal Round Table, College of Education Teacher Certification Council, University Expansion Committee, University Accreditation Council, and much more. He co-published and lent his expertise to various articles and studies related to "Positive Behavior Supports".

Forever a servant leader, Rob served as the Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee and on the Budget Committee at the United Methodist Church of Deer Park where he and his family were active members.

With an unending love for youth and community leadership, he joyfully served as a two-time President of the Pasadena Noon Optimist Club and in various other board positions and volunteer activities, bringing out the best in area youth. He was an active member of the Bayport Aero Club. Always a Houston Cougar alumni and fan thru and thru! Previous to education, he performed as an Employee Services Supervisor at the Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

He is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife of 30 years, Rene' (Hollis) Hasson, sons Jeremy and Kenny, daughter Sheree and son-in-law Alex James, and granddaughters Hazelyn and Harper. He also leaves his parents Robert (Bob) and Ginger Hasson; three sisters Sandra Vance and her husband David, Cindy Allen, Wendy Dixon and her husband Clarence. He is also remembered and loved by his in-laws: Gus and Lori Hollis; Soon Hollis; sister in-law Julie Carlisle and brother in-law David Carlisle; Erika and Henry Lyles; Emily Hollis; Gus Hollis, Jr; George Hollis; and Chaunaci Graunke. He is admired and adored by his beloved nieces and nephews: Ryan, Keith, Nathan, Andy, Russell, Scott, Nina, Danny, Ashley, Jill, Dean, Steven, Alex, Taylor, Madison, Aiden, Mary, Kasey, Ian and Sam, and loved ones Thelma, Maggie, Shannon and Cassidy.

The funeral service was held Saturday, October 28, at First United Methodist Church Pasadena. Interment followed at Grand View Memorial Park.

Memorial gifts in Dr. Hasson's memory can be made to the Tejano Center for Community Concerns at 2950 Broadway, Houston, TX 77017. The TCCC is setting up a scholarship in Dr. Hasson's name to be awarded each year to a student.