Robert Escobedo Jr., 80 went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Paula Hernandez and Robert Escobedo Sr.

Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1978 and received an Honorable discharge. He was known by his family and friends as a holy man, he loved the Lord and preached to others every opportunity he had. Robert lived his life relying on God, his faith was solid.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Escobedo Sr., his mother, Paula Hernandez, and his daughter, Yvonne Escobedo. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Lopez (Michael), and Stephanie Proulx, his siblings, Alfred Escobedo (Sue), Armando Escobedo, Gilbert Escobedo, Ruben Escobedo, and Yolanda Gonzales (Leon), his grandchildren Richard Balderamos, Michael Lopez Jr. (Jessie), Anthony Lopez, Tuesday Ranson-Arney (Russell), Gavin Arnold, and Abigail Proulx, his great grandchildren, Jesse Arnold, Mia Arnold, and Raphael Lopez and numerous nieces and nephews.

His memorial service will be held on June 18, 2026 at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, located at 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102 with a small reception to follow.

Robert's final resting place will be at the Dallas National Cemetery located at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, Texas. Family is invited to attend on the same date at 2:15pm as he is honored in recognition of his dedicated service.