Robert Alvin Heinze

Robert graduated from Miles High School in 1942. He served his country during the Korean war in the Signal Service Detachment No. 8, based in Sendai, Japan. In 1953, Robert married Sherlene Story, a marriage that spanned sixty-six years. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering.

Shortly after graduation, he returned to Texas and settled in Big Spring where he began his career as a residential and commercial building contractor. Robert was instrumental in the early success of the Highland South development as its initial residential builder during the early 60’s. Projects completed by Robert during his time in Big Spring were KBST, Petroleum Building, Rock Terrace Apartments, Quail Run Apartments, as well as numerous homes throughout the city. Big Spring, as well as the friendships cultivated there, always held a special place in his heart.

After several years of building in Arlington, Texas, Robert returned to the area in which he had lived as a child. Settling around Miles, Texas, he enjoyed farming and ranching, as well as starting a construction business in San Angelo.

In 1972, Robert A. Heinze Builders was founded which completed the Unity Church, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, and numerous doctors’ offices and many beautiful homes throughout the city. In 1988, Bruce Hubbard joined Robert A. Heinze Builders as a partner. Among the many projects completed by the company over the span of the following 21 years were San Angelo Rodeo Association office, Holland Jewelers, Enterprise Car Rental, Crockett National Bank, Citizens National Bank of Miles, First National Bank of Mertzon, San Angelo Federal Credit Union, Wall Brethren Church, Glen Meadows Baptist Church, Tree of Life Church and school, Victory Christian Fellowship Church, Belmore Baptist Church, three City of San Angelo fire stations, two San Angelo Community Hospital Medi-Centers, as well as numerous homes and doctor’s offices throughout the city. Renovations and additions to churches, professional offices, schools, and numerous other buildings were also completed during this partnership. He embraced work with great enthusiasm and enjoyed the challenges of each project from start to finish.

Robert was a member and deacon at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, a member of the San Angelo Home Builders Association where he served as president in 1974, and a long-standing member of the San Angelo West Rotary Club. He loved gardening, camping, relaxing with friends, and competitive games of 42 and dominoes. Robert and Sherlene were fortunate to be able to travel with lifelong friends to several countries around the globe. Anyone who knew Robert Heinze would attest to his ethics, moral character, generosity, and integrity.

Robert Heinze was preceded in death by his wife, Sherlene Heinze; parents, Herman and Lena Heinze; brother, Milton Heinze; and sister, Leona Heinze.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Denise Howey of San Angelo; son, Story Heinze of South Fork, Colorado; grandson, Christopher Ross of Conroe; granddaughter, Mariya Valentine of Burleson; granddaughter, Darya Ross of Huntsville; great-grandchildren, Bonnie and Augustus Ross; and brother, Louis Heinze of Arlington.

Pallbearers for the service will be Christopher Ross, Ray Howey, John Valentine, Leroy Jones, Bruce Hubbard, Curtis Pelzel, Kenny Smith, and Roland King. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Glen Meadows Baptist Church with Mack Roller officiating.

Thank you from the family to Kindred Hospice and TLC in Home Care, specifically Joyce Heine, Jimmie Confer, Melissa Hobbs, and Amy Perez, for the concern and care demonstrated towards Robert. Memorials in Robert’s memory may be made to Kindred Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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