Christopher Koury

Christopher "Robin" Koury was born in Whittier California on September 20, 1944 to Victor and Jaquelene (Brady) Koury. He was the middle child, one of four boys and a sister.

When he was very young he used his toy wagon to sell vegetables, delivering them around his Whittier neighborhood in California. His family later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and as a young teen he would ride a horse through the desert to get to his various jobs.

After High School he found work as a house painter continuing to gain experience at this profession eventually becoming a Painting Contractor. In 1969 he married Kay Robinson and on September 27, 1970 their daughter Kamala Korena Koury was born. Their youthful marriage did not last, but over the years Robin and Kay remained friends.

In the 1980's he moved to Texas where he settled in Ingram's Texas Hill Country. There he eventually met a woman who became a dear friend, Vivian Stephens who was like a mother to him. Vivian and Robin attended church together and also served the church musically, Vivian singing and playing the Piano, while Robin sang and played the guitar. Without a husband or children, Vivian entered the latter stages of her life with only Robin by her side, and acting as the son she never had, he took care of her for many years, loyally for the remainder of her days.
One of Robin's greatest blessings was talking to his daughter Kamala Parris, his son in law Bill Parris and their four children, Robin's grandchildren in whom he took much pride and joy. Even with the distance, between them, their relationships were richly sustained by long telephone conversations and a few in person trips over the years. He would never miss an opportunity to celebrate them with a special card and gift for every birthday and holiday. Robin had the gift of reliability and was always consistent in his thoughtfulness to his family.

In the last great season of his life Robin met Judith Reynolds, and having asked her to dance at a Church gathering they quickly formed a loving bond. They became delighted with one another and although they never formally married, they considered themselves as such having exchanged rings and having the house where they lived blessed. Robin and Judy took care always watching out for each other in health. Judy, a wonderful cook, showed Robin her love by preparing his favorite, foods which he greatly appreciated. Many special life moments were shared with their time together.

In late September Robin started suffering a variety of maladies, but his health crisis was mainly due to his system not processing properly nearly losing his life on September 27, 2015, on his daughter's birthday. However, Robin hung on and made a remarkable rebound back to life, giving his daughter time to fly out from Southern California to be with him.

While in hospitals and rehabs in the month that followed, Robin appeared in some ways to be making a comeback while at the same time continuing to struggle with some very serious health challenges. With his days numbered closely monitored by God, his earthly body finally relented declining on the course it was set to take, and Robin left this earthly place peacefully with his love Judy Reynolds by his side.

Those left to honor his memory include his former wife Kay Robinson; their daughter Kamala Parris her husband William Parris; granddaughters, Tianna, Celine and Amara Parris, and grandson Brolin Parris; wife, Judith Reynolds; and her son Glen Reynolds; granddaughter Sara Quezada her husband Antonio Quezada; and great granddaughter Adalena Quezada.

He used to quote these lyrics from an old song, "If you get to Heaven before I do, just bore a big hole and pull me through." Christopher "Robin" Koury passed away at 8:45pm on the evening of November 10, 2015 at 71 years old, in Kerrville Texas. He is now on his greatest adventure life has to offer and is in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ in Heaven.

We just hope he remembers when our time comes, "since he got to Heaven before we did, to make another hole to lift us up in."

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his name to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home. (830) 895-5111

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