Howard Robert "Bob" Courts

Bob held a BS in Physics from UT Austin. He began his career at Tracor in Austin, then co-founded Unitech Corp. He retired from Texas Instruments after 20+ years as a Senior Member of the Technical Staff and holder of several patents. Aside from his many successes and professional accomplishments Bob enjoyed personal investment management and saving strategies, ever graciously teaching and sharing his knowledge with others. Bob richly enjoyed his family and friends and he was cherished and respected by all who knew him. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

He is preceded in death by his father Howard, mother Virginia, sister Beverly McKelvy and daughter Debbie Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Belva, daughters Lisa and Linda Gay Pena, Matt Peterson, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 11 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery. A private entombment will take place Wednesday, June 11.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels.

Please visit Bob's memorial webpage at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com