Robert Masters, Jr., 63, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Saturday, February 22, at Rosemound Cemetery, with Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, February 21, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Robert was born on March 29, 1950 in Waco to Robert Sr. and Elizabeth "Anne" (Swindell) Masters. He graduated in 1969 from University High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Robert was honorably discharged in 1974, having served in Vietnam and Guantanamo Bay. Later, he was employed at Optical Dispensary on Franklin Avenue for over 37 years, and considered his co-workers as extended family. Through work, he met the love of his life, Denise Moeller, and they began dating in 1987. On March 9, 1991, Robert and Denise were wed, and would have celebrated their 23rd Wedding Anniversary in a few weeks. Robert had a long battle with cancer that he fought bravely until the end, while never losing his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents; his mother, Anne Masters; one brother, Billy Masters; and one nephew, Joe Sturdivant.
Survivors include his loving wife Denise Masters of Waco; two sons, Kevin Corcoran and wife Jennifer of Perryville, MD, and Joshua Phillips of Waco; his father, Robert Masters, Sr.; four sisters, Harriett Rostockyj and husband Vince of Waco, Nancy Young and husband Ralph of Liberty Hill, Lora Brown and husband Paul of Waco, and Susan Hignite and husband Don of Frederick, MD; mother and father in law, Jean and Bill Moeller of Waco; brother in law, Terry Moeller of Georgetown; grandfather in law, J.T. Fischer of Waco; three grandchildren, Karinda, Tyler, and Chase; nieces and nephews, Rhonda, Jamie, Ashley, Amber, Nikki, Brittney, as well as Regina, Raven, Justin, Mike, Daniel, Nicholas, Michael, and Bradley; great nieces and nephews, Logan, Ben, Mason, Riley, Matthew, Madalynn, Kylee, and Julietta; and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help defray Robert’s medical expenses at Educator’s Credit Union c/o Robert Masters Jr.’s Medical Expense Fund.
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i am so sorry for your loss
Robert was a very special person. He taught me everything there is to know about Optics, which helped me in my career. We worked together for four years, and he was my mentor and was like a dad to me. Always made me laugh, and I love him very much. Robert Masters will be greatly missed.
I will always love you Uncle Rob. You were the world to me and my boys. You had a heart of gold and anyone that knew you, knows this to be true. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART……!!!!
I will keep the Masters family in my prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss.
To Robert’s family,
It has been my honor to know Robert when I worked at TSO. I met Denise there when she and Robert had just started dating! As a fellow Trojan, I was a classmate with Nancy. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for peace, strength and comfort for all.
There will never be a better eye glass adjuster!!! There will never be a calmer individual than Robert. He was always the same…many times working late or working past his lunch hour to help a customer. We considered him to be one remarkable man. We were his customers for more than 25 years. Robert will definitely be missed.
I am so very sorry to read of your loss,The family of Mr. MASTERS have my deepest sympathy, and prayers. The Bible indicate that it is possible to be reunuted with our dead loved ones in the near future. John 5:28,29.
I knew Robert for over 30 years. During that time we exchanged many pairs of antique glasses and cases. I am to this day wearing a pair he gave me many years ago. I will miss my friend and think of him often. May his sleep be sweet.
Denise, you and your family are in our prayers. Rob was a great guy and will be missed by all.
My deepest condolences to all the family at this sad time. May you keep his memories close to your heart so he will stay with you in spirit forever.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Robert was a fantastic person and a wonderful friend. I have known him for the last 30 years. I worked a couple of doors down from him years ago and I went where he worked for my glasses. He has always helped pick out the right frames for me. I will truly miss his wonderful smile and personality, especially his friendship. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time and always know that Robert will be looking down and watching over you with much love and pride. God Bless..
In our prayers.
Robert Masters will always be remembered as a kind, considerate, man who always helped other people. He taught me so much about work and always had a sense of humor. Denise my thoughts and prayers are with you and family in this time of sorrow. I will miss Robert. My heart is heavy and sad. Peace be with you my friend……
To Susie & the Masters family: My heart breaks for your loss of Rob. May God Bless you & your loved ones with comfort, understanding, & happy memories of Rob, in the days ahead. Keeping you all in thoughts & prayers.
For years we have known Robert, and always enjoyed talking/joking around with him while at the Optical Dispensary. He could always adjust/fix just about any pair of glasses we presented to him. And he didn’t waste time to tell me, (or spare feelings – LOL), when the new eyewear I was searching for wasn’t quite right! We will miss boating discussions, and discussions in general, with our friend. Godspeed. May you rest in peace.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all….We will all see our loved ones in the near future ….God Bless
I’m your oldest sister even though you like to tell people I was your older sister. We have had ups & downs as we have grown up through the years. I am so happy I had you as a big brother. You are the best brother, brother in law & uncle anyone could ever have. You know you don’t have to worry about Dad & Denise we’ll still be there as we have in the past.All you have to do now is rest & be at peace without pain. Give Mom , Billy,Joe & Alex a hugs for us. Love you forever. Harriett
I’m reminded every day how much Robert taught me about adjusting and repairing glasses. I know that I wouldn’t be working where I am now if it wasn’t for his help. I will always consider him one of my mentors and greatest teachers.
Sending our sincere sympathy to the Masters’ family. Love to Bob and all the family.
To Denise and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Robert was a fantastic individual and will be truly missed. I remember so many different things when we worked together at TSO and even the time I went fishing with him and John. That was an experience. Again know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lora and family, I am so sorry for your loss God bless you all
Karen
I had the pleasure of working with Robert at the Optical Dispensary for two years and I will always remember him as truly One of a Kind. He was the first one there every morning rain or shine, good day or bad. He gave everyone who asked for him his full attention and made them feel important and cared about. He taught us so much as opticians and I always knew when there was a repair I had trouble with I could ask for his help and even if he was busy he would find a minute to come and help me and not make me feel like a burden. He cared about our families and made us feel more like family than just coworkers and that means so much. I will miss his smile and his humor as well as his friendship and kindness, and I know a lot of others will as well. I pray for his wife Denise and all of his family and friends. It was rare to hear Robert complain but I know that he is free of all pain and in paradise now. God Bless You, Robert. Rest In Peace.
God speed my friend. I’m gonna miss that strange sense of humor! Praying for peace for the family.
Ive been at Optical Dispensary for about 10 months. I met Robert and got to kno him for about 3weeks before he became ill. He was very good at what he did and took it very serious. Everyone that came.in there and still does loves him not only for his work but his personality too. There have been people literally walk out because he isnt there to adjust there glasses lol. That says alot!! I wish i would have gotten to nknow him more and learn from.the best but sometimes unexpected things happen to us that we cannot change, but have to learn to accept. Im very sorry for everything your family has and is going through but i hope in time ur pain will ease and your memories of him will bring smiles to your face. And knowing hes pain free now makes it a little easier to accept 🙂 your family will be in my prayers**
To Denise and family I just want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. May God be with you and give you needed strength at this time.
Robert will be missed he was a great teacher and I worked with him for many years. He taught so many Optical and was always proud of his work and his fmily. Sorry for your loss and will be thinking and praying for Denise and family.
Denise, I am si sadden to hear of Robert’s death.Just know that I love you and you are in my prayers.
Thanks for being my brother.I was so blessed.thanks for loving my grandbabys and my girls.they all loved you so much.best uncle for sure.the one and only.everyone loved you so much.I will be here for daddy.I told you I would.you Dont have to worry about that.I always have been and always will be.you were the best.love until we meet again.your sister always. Lora
Dear Denise & Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Robert. I was a customer of Robert for many years. There was no one who could adjust your glasses like him. He was always so kind and helpful and fun to know.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Masters Family.
I will miss you Robert. I always enjoyed visiting with you.
Denise and family, I was so sad to read about Robert. I hope all the good memories you have will help you in the coming days. God’s blessings on all of you.
I’m going to miss Uncle Rob a bunch. We were planning on coming back in April this year to be able to spend time away from the lake and more with "the Masters Street" as I remembered it.
When Rob had the full beard in the 90s, he used to have this wolf man mask and playfully scare me every now and then. Because of that, whenever I see an old horror movie with the Wolfman, I can’t help but think of those times. He’s always going to be my uncle and like granny, he’ll always be remembered.
I’m glad I called him last week to see how he was doing. I felt really guilty for putting it off but I just never knew when I could catch him available. I just happened to call last week because I knew he was with pop and wanted to tell him I loved him and we’d see him soon. That’s hard, but my last memories of talking to him were good.
I’m really happy that he confirmed he was back in the right place with God. It might not feel like it today or tomorrow, but a time will come when that decision will pay off for all of us who believe. A family is only temporarily split apart through this life and there’s hope in a new life where there will never be suffering again.
John 11:25
Jesus said to her [and us all],
Josh, I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories help you thru this difficult time.
Our hearts are filled with sadness for all of the family. We feel we have all lost a dear family member. May we all remember that our Father in heaven offers strength and comfort to us during this time. We will continue to pray for all of us to be wrapped in God’s Love. We love all of you.
Thanks for all you taught me at Optical Dispensary you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with the Family during this time of loss.
It is not only how we live but how we die that speaks of who we are and what our faith is about. Robert was a "teacher" in his dying as he was not concerned for himself but would speak so kindly and positive of others. So very weak but so strong in his thoughts for others! May his strength in dying be a comfort to the family and friends in their living. Robert most definetly echoes these words that "surley goodness and mercy followed me all the days of my life and I dwell in the house of the Lord forever." May God comfort the family in this time of grief with the good news of the hope we have through Christ’s own death and resurrection.
I miss you already but know you are in a better place. I know you and Joe are already making jokes and poking fun at me and that makes my heart feel peacefull and full of love!
You will always be the BEST uncle, son, husband, brother, grandpa and friend we could ever have!
I love you with all my heart!
Rhonda
I have known Robert for over 30 years. He worked with my dad at TSO, we have enjoyed walking down memory lane. I know he will be missed by his family as well as his staff & customers. He excelled at customer service. Prayers for peace for the family and comfort from all your sweet memories, God bless!
Lora – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Robert was a good person and loved his family. God Bless Denise and the family to get though this great loss. We wish you many blessings.
Love,Vicki, Kyle and Kody
Denise & Family:
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert will not only be missed by his loving family but also by all of his customers that he served over the many years. He was the best in his profession and was loved by many of his customers. He will truly be missed by his many friends.
I just found out today about Robert. My husband and I have gone to Optical Dispensary for many years. It was always a pleasure to see Robert there and he was always so nice and helpful with us. We will think of him every time we go there and we will truly miss him.So sorry for his family and our prayers are with them.
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