Louis Robert Read III, age 74, passed away on July 27, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on May 4, 1947 in Lufkin, Texas. He served his country proudly in the US Marine Corp. After receiving his Bachelors of Science Degree in Technology, he spent his life working for the Union Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railroad as a train engineer.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby (Louis Robert Read IV), and his brother, David Miller and Louis Robert Read Jr. He is survived by his wife, Janie Read; stepson, Jake Berryman; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Read; grandchildren, Rachael Read, Taylor Alford, McKenzie Read and Adalynn Read; and mother, Martha Miller.
A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the chapel of Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier, Suite 115, Conroe, Texas 77301. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or to a local VFW post.