Robert A. Dr. Partain, III

He was born on November 26, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, to Julia Frances Knopp and Dr. Robert Abner Partain, Jr. He was the eldest of three children.

His father passed away when he was 12 years old, and his mother re-married Geoffrey James Fortescue. The family moved to Tennessee, where he graduated from Hillsboro High School.

He earned the degrees of B.S. and M.D. at Vanderbilt University. He served an internship and a residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

He married Brenda Jane Lillie on November 12, 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army based at Fort Lee, Virginia, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. Their first son, Robert Abner Partain IV, was born there in 1963.

After completion of the neurosurgical residency, the family returned to San Antonio, Texas, where a second son, Geoffrey James Partain, was born in 1967.

With Drs. A. Fred Kingman and George Livesay, he formed Neurosurgical Associates, where he worked to restore health and comfort to many people.

He was loved and respected by his patients and his peers. He served his professional community as a past President of the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society. He attended continuing education conventions and seminars.

He enjoyed hiking, classical music, opera, and duplicate bridge, at which he achieved the status of Life Master.

He was an avid fan of the San Antonio Spurs, and a season-ticket holder from their inaugural season.

A lifelong Christian, Bob was a devoted family man and an active member the Episcopal Church. He was cared for by the finest physicians and caregivers, and the family is grateful to each of them.

He was deeply loved by all the members of his family.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, his sons Robert and Geoffrey; his brother, Dr. Jonathan Ogilvie Partain; his sisters, Barbara Ann Partain Muller, and Shirley Fortescue Hammond McLafferty; granddaughters Veronica Isabel, Lena Camille, Cecilia Anne, and Lisa Lillie. His four granddaughters his were so very important to him.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday May 28, 2010, at Christ Episcopal Church. 510 Belknap Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone 210 736-3132.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Christ Episcopal Church Youth Ministry or to the charity of your choice.

A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.