Funeral Services for CSM Louis Neil Robison, Sr., 89, will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial with military honors will follow at the Florence Cemetery, Florence, Texas.
Command Sergeant Major Louis Neil Robison, Sr., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Baylor Scott & White in Buda, Texas on January 4th, 2021. Louis was a decorated veteran who served in WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam.
CSM Robison was born on November 11th, 1931 in Duncan, OK to his parents James and Gertrude Robison. His mother died when he was just 9 years old. A hard working son, he helped with their farm as much as possible. At age 14, with many skills and a strong work ethic, having no education other than intelligence and a drive to succeed, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. One year after enlisting, he found himself stationed in ITALY, 1945. He was a big kid with a seriousness and leadership ability that exceeded his young age. He received the WWII victory badge, though as the war was winding down, he avoided combat. He soon would find himself in the Korean conflict and subsequently the Vietnam war. He was proud to be an American and a U.S. veteran.
Soon after Vietnam, he returned to Fort Hood where he would retire in 1972 after 26 years of honorable service. He then went on to obtain his real estate broker’s license. He opened Heart of Texas realty where he spent many long hours a week and was proud even near death that all his rentals were at 100% occupancy :). During those years, he also opened & operated Freedom rent a car, Budget rent a car and U-Haul.
His survivors are his beloved wife Barbara Murphy Robison, children Louis Neil Robison Jr. (Sue), Dwight Craig Robison (Tiffany), Larry Robison (Barbara), Kenneth Murphy (Rose), Joseph Murphy, Susan Murphy (Charise), Patrick Murphy, Ashley Robison, Rosie Schultz (Michael), Jonathan Robison, Joe Robison, Mikel Robison and Charlie Robison. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Terry Robison, daughter Pamela Nicholson, sisters Eva Joyce and Katherine, along with his first wife Rogna Louise Robison. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Also, many dearly beloved friends and associates, who so richly returned his love. We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize his faithful employees of 40 + years, Laura Schwertner, Jimmy Sales and son Dwight.
Please visit www.louisrobison.com to view images of this great American Hero. From a poor Oklahoma boy to the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, he was honored to serve his country.
Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday prior to services at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, which is in charge of the arrangements.
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