Robert O. Erwin, Jr.

Robert Oscar Erwin, Jr. (Bob), 98, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas. Mr. Erwin was born on October 17, 1927, in Fort Payne, Alabama, to Robert Oscar Erwin Sr. and Minnie Lyons Erwin.

A private graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Robert grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama, and served in the US Navy and fought in World War II. He then served in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. He began work at Fort Hood in Civil Service, where he later retired. In years past, he also served as an Elder at Central Christian Church in Lampasas and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lampasas.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Daisy Lee Erwin. Robert and Daisy were happily married for 49 years.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Cathy Erwin Slobod and husband Robert of Round Rock, and son Robert Dean Erwin and wife Sharon of Kempner. He is also survived by his grandchildren Shannon Kornegay and husband Billy of Rockdale; Christen Gray and husband Brian of Round Rock; Alan Erwin and wife Misty of Kempner; Amy Aldridge and husband James of Lampasas. Also surviving are his 3 great-grandchildren, Jaxon Erwin of Kempner and Daniel and Ruth Aldridge of Lampasas.