Robert K. Markos, 84 of Brenham died Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Robert was born April 8, 1942 in Austin, Texas to Doris (Pierce) and Robert Jarrold Markos. He grew up in Bishop Texas and graduated from Bishop High School in 1961 before going on to attain a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&I in Kingsville. While working at Celanese in Bishop, he attended Corpus Christi State University in the evenings and obtained a Master's degree in Education. After a long career and retirement from Celanese he went on to work as a safety consultant throughout Texas and the United States.

Robert was a man of many talents and interests. He enjoyed woodworking, creating clay sculptures, and working with metal, always taking pride in crafting things with his hands. He had a green thumb when it came to gardening, growing lots of plants, flowers and vegetables to share with friends and family each year. He also really enjoyed fishing, even if he didn't catch anything. Robert was also famous for his stories, telling some of the best, especially with his morning coffee buddies. A faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham, his faith was an important part of his life and the legacy he leaves behind.

Survivors include his wife: Barbara Sue Markos of Brenham; his sons and daughters-in-law: Kirk Markos of Castroville, Kelly and Cindy Markos of Burton, Mary Buckley-Markos of Ft. Worth; daughter and son-in-law: Kimberly and James Hudson of Brenham; brother Jarrold Markos of Kerrville; grandchildren: Jered and Crystal Markos, Kelsie and Robert Cannaday, Kaley Markos, Emily and Miles Travis, Libby Markos, Scott Hudson, Sarah Hudson, Kyle Markos; great-grandchildren: Michaela Markos, McKinley Markos, Carson Cannaday, Laurel Cannaday, Emmett Travis and numerous friends and relatives.

He is preceded by his first wife and mother of his children, Sue Ellen Markos in 2018, his son Kenneth Markos, his father and step mother, Robert Jarrold and Wilma Markos, mother Doris (Pierce) Wilkerson and his sisters, Jeannie Efird and Carolyn Markos.

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1212 Jefferson St., Brenham with Pastor Ryan Ogrodowicz officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Jered Markos, Miles Travis, Scott Hudson, Kyle Markos, Donovan Greer and Mike Kastner.

Honorary pallbearers include Craig Turek and his coffee group from Nathan's BBQ.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice Brazos Valley or to Grace Lutheran Church.