Robert J Lacey III

Robert James Lacey, III (Bob), age 69, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away at his home in Spring, Texas, on February 8, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 29, 1949 to Robert James Lacey, Jr. of New Orleans and Miriam Bonnabel Lacey of Metairie, Bob was proud to be a New Orleanian of Irish ancestry.
After graduating from St. Matthias Grammar School in 1963, Bob chose to attend Holy Cross High School where his father had proudly gone before him. In this setting, he knew he’d be challenged mentally, spiritually, and physically. This was one of the brightest periods of his life; he made lifelong friends, excelled in sports, and held his instructors and wrestling coach in the highest regard. Bob was a born adventurer and daydreamer who spent his summers with extended family on the Gulf Coast and Lake Pontchartrain. Following his graduation from Holy Cross in 1967, Bob attended Southeastern Louisiana University where he earned a degree in Urban Planning.
Raised to respect the armed services and to honor God, country, and family, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after his graduation from Southeastern. Following his graduation from Officer Candidate School and six months of advanced marine officer training, Bob became part of the Battalion Landing Team in the North Atlantic. After leaving the service as a 1st Lieutenant, Bob worked briefly in New Orleans City Planning, after which he entered the oil and gas industry. A salesman for close to forty years, Bob specialized in well completions, sand control, and oil screen manufacturing; he worked domestically and in Latin America, West Africa, and Asia.
Bob’s real passion, however, was the outdoors. In nature, he believed, one could get closer to God and the Blessed Trinity. From hiking and archery, to sailing and the shooting sports, there were few skills that Bob could not master or teach to a willing audience. He joyfully shared his passion and talents with his wife, Julia, and young daughter, Fiona, enriching their lives by putting family ahead of work.
People from all walks of life recognized Bob as a consummate gentleman; a renaissance man who was equally at home splitting wood and polishing boots as he was discussing world affairs over a gourmet meal. Gregarious, selfless, and downright fun, Bob drew people to him like moths to a flame. Business associates marveled at both his expansive knowledge and his humility. His nieces and nephews always enjoyed gathering around him to hear his infamous, colorful stories, and his infectious laugh.
Bob is predeceased by his parents Robert James Lacey, Jr. and Miriam Bonnabel Lacey. He is survived by his wife, Julia Brehm Lacey, and daughter, Fiona Beatrice Lacey, of Spring, Texas. He also leaves behind two sisters: Anita Lacey Radosta of Atlanta, Georgia, and Bonnie Lacey Lippincott (Bob Lippincott) of New Orleans; his mother-in-law, Tina Brehm, of Katy, Texas; sister-in-law, Laura Thomas (Carl Thomas) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; ten nieces and nephews; and twenty-seven grandnieces and grandnephews. Scores of cousins and friends will miss him dearly.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at 12:15 pm on Monday, March 18, 2019 in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SON, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am and continue until Mass time. The inurnment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery #1. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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