Robert Wayne (Sr.) Belrose

Mr. Robert Wayne Belrose Sr., 89, of Center, TX passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Robert was born in Center, TX on May 22, 1931 to Cecil Emmitt Belrose and Vena Mae (Willoughby) Belrose. One of four sons, Robert grew up a true Texan with a deep appreciation for family, good southern values, and God. Robert was lucky enough to have spent 60 years married to the love of his life, Martha Ruth (Green) Belrose, whom he loved until the day he joined her in heaven. Robert proudly retired from Texaco after a fulfilling career to return to school to be a gunsmith in his later years. His love of fabrication and collecting all types of firearms was something he often talked about; Robert even taught his grandkids about his love of guns, spending time with each of them teaching them to shoot. Over the course of his 89 years, Robert spent many days and weekends hunting for treasures and searching flea markets for everything from costume jewelry for Martha to older firearms in need of his loving attention. As it might be expected, Robert also loved hunting and spending time outdoors. Pine Grove Nursing Home was Robert’s home in his last few years, and the nurses and residents loved Robert for all his good humor and funny antics. As he got older, a deep love for gardening and flower gardens developed and he spent many happy hours working in the yard and flower boxes with his favorite great-niece Amy. During his time at Pine Grove, Robert looked forward to the visits he got from family; Jimmy, Kim and Amy especially were frequent and welcome visitors. A loving husband, proud father and devoted grandfather, Robert filled many roles over the course of his life; it didn’t matter if you called him Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Robert, or just Robert- he treated everyone he met as an equal and with love and respect. While many will miss Robert, all those who knew him well know that he is truly at peace having joined his family waiting for him in heaven. It would seem Robert has managed to find his 5 gallons of gas to get home at last.

Left to remember Robert are his brothers: A.B. Belrose of Port Neches, and Jimmy Lee Belrose and wife Linda of Center; his daughter-in-law, Charlotte Belrose of Lumberton; his grandchildren: Stoney Foux of Lumberton, Shonneeke Duhon and husband David of Lumberton, and Jaime Barton and husband Chris of Lumberton; his great-grandchildren: Jolie Foux, Elijah Foux, Hannah Bryan, Brennen Duhon, Breeah Duhon, Lillie Mae Duhon, and Taylor Barton; his favorite niece, Kimberly Acuna and husband Jose of Center; his great-niece Amy Acuna; and friends Bobby Chandler and Melvin Tomlin.

Preceding Robert in death are his parents, Cecil Emmitt Belrose and Vena Mae Belrose; his beloved wife, Martha Ruth Belrose; his sons: Robert “Bobby” Wayne Belrose Jr. and Donald Ray Belrose; and his brother Forest Dale Belrose.

To honor Robert Wayne Belrose Sr., the family will have a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Sardis Cemetery, FM 414 Center, TX 75935. Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11:00AM at Sardis Cemetery, FM 414 Center, TX 75935.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home for their loving and devoted care to Robert who truly lived a happy life while in their care.

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