Educated at St. Antoine Catholic School followed by Lafayette High School, Robert dedicated one and a half years of service to the U.S. Army, embodying the values of loyalty and courage throughout his service.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert Primeaux Jr., and wife Mitzi Primeaux of Lafayette, LA; two granddaughters, Ahisha Bernard of Lafayette, LA, and Makayla Perez of Tennessee; a sister, Diane McZeal of Lafayette, LA; two brothers, John McZeal of Houston, TX and Fredrick Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; three nieces, Jessica Byrd of Houston,TX, Tanya Singleton, and Mary Lou McZeal; and one nephew, Hurkson Singleton. His extended family includes great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou McZeal; father, Joseph Arceneaux; sisters, Geraldine Porter and Dorothy Singleton; niece, Tosher Rene McZeal; and great-nephew, Jamal Ray Brown.
A visitation for Robert will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. Following the visitation will be a committal service from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
