Arbie Dee Robinett

December 4, 1931 – May 28, 2023

The Lord Jesus has called home Arbie Dee “AD” Robinett, often referred to as the sweetest, kindest man that most people had ever known. Born on December 4, 1931 in Izora, Texas, AD grew up on a small farm near Kempner. He was a loyal friend, mentor, perfectionist and advisor to everyone he met. He passed peacefully at sunset on the evening of May 28th. AD will join his wife Cleo who went to be with the Lord in February 2017.

AD leaves behind his daughter Amanda and her husband Brad Nelsen, of Austin along with grandchildren Austin Nelsen with wife Kheili and great-grandson Wylder, Carson Nelsen with wife Jordan and great- grandson Otto, and granddaughter Hailey Nelsen, in Dallas. His son, Alton Robinett of Marietta, GA and grandchildren Alex Robinett with fiancé Jiney, and Zachary Robinett with wife Hillary.

At age 19 in 1951, AD married his high school sweetheart Cleo McGehee, and joined the US Navy that same year. AD served 4 years on the USS Tratheon as a Radar Man fighting in the Korean War while Cleo remained in Virgina Beach. Upon returning from service AD & Cleo settled in Lubbock where he was a lineman for Southwestern Bell, then he and Cleo moved to Killeen in 1959 with their two small children. In Killeen, AD joined his father-in-law Tom McGehee in the butane and propane business, and soon expanded into air conditioning services and a full scale hardware store. AD operated the Killeen Hardware and Propane business with Cleo from 1968 – 1995 which gave him the ability to fix anything and everything. During their time in Killeen, AD served on the Killeen City Council, and they were both very active with the First Baptist Church.

In 1995, AD & Cleo retired to Lake LBJ in Oak Ridge Estates. AD immediately became involved in everything Oak Ridge, maintaining and improving the neighborhood, and always reaching out to assist anyone in the neighborhood with projects. Their home in Oak Ridge filled the summertime with their grandchildren teaching them how to fish, ski and enjoy the lake life. AD was always ready to take on a new chore or activity with his grand kids, and always there to tell them right from wrong. His kindness, generosity and love will be remembered by all who had the privilege to have known him.

A private graveside service for family and friends will be held in Lampasas.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Robinett family.