On July 31, 1969, a son was born to Betty Rideaux and James Johnson whom they named Robert Rideaux. Robert grew up in the Brazoria County area and graduated from Columbia High School. After high school, Robert would later marry the love of his life Patricia Rideaux. Robert enjoyed game days and could be seen cheering on his favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. On his down time you would see Robert fishing or cooking one of his favorite meals. Robert truly loved to travel and live life to the fullest. He would always be caught smiling at any given moment. 

Robert is preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mattie Rideaux and Alex Rideaux; grand-parents Whitney Williams Rideaux and Lena Rideaux; uncles David Rideaux and Dan Rideaux

He leaves to cherish the memories his wife Patricia Rideaux; mother Betty Rideaux; brothers Christopher Rideaux (Sandi), Michael Rideaux; sister Vienna Rideaux; uncles Rodney Rideaux (Patricia), and John Taylor; aunts Joann Brown and Mary Jones; god-parent Linda Foster; a host of nephews, neices, cousins and friends.