Robert Neal Eastus III, of Haltom City, Texas, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the age of 78.

Robert was born on August 8, 1948 in Abilene, Texas to Robert Neal Eastus Jr. and Mary Francis Eastus. Upon graduating high school, Robert entered the United States Navy where he proudly served on the USS Merrick.

In his free time, he loved to spend time with family and friends watching football. Some of his favorite teams included the Dallas Cowboys and TCU Horned Frogs. He was well known for his famous chili, which he competed with in many chili cookoffs with over the years. He also always enjoyed history and was continually learning new things to share with those he loved. 

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert N. Eastus Jr. and Mary F. Eastus; sister, Janet Flatt; loving life partner, Rita M. Anderson; step son, David E. Anderson; niece, Laurie Lott.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sister, Jane Long (Thomas); step daughter, Michelle M. Anderson (Marc); nephew, Kerry Lott (Stacy); great-niece, Trachelle Lott; nieces, Christie Diaz (Fernando), Lisa Chao; nephew, Neal Johnson (Robin); grandchildren, Briana O’Dell (Daric), Amber Anderson, Jacob Anderson (Ivie); great-grandchildren, Jameson and Gabriel O’Dell, Raymond and Rita Graham; great-nieces and nephews, Alexandra Rodgers (Jon), Austin Lott, Jessica and Dakota Diaz, Crystal and Christopher Johnson, Chelsea Beggs, Chase Wallace, Charles Parker III and Aiden Hendrix. 

In lieu of any flowers, the family kindly asks that donation please be made in Robert’s memory to the North Texas Food Bank.