“I’ve known Bob for 25 years,” says Ray Aguilar, who handles community outreach for Classic Chevrolet. “Over the years, we worked together for the community through many disasters, and Bob’s humility during those times was honorable—he always passed the glory and attributed the success to everyone else involved.”
For 15 years, Judge Robert E. “Bob” Hebert served the Fort Bend community through what county officials called “an extraordinary period of growth and change” up through Hurricane Harvey in 2017. After his death at the age of 84 in August, the former judge is remembered in the community for his leadership, generosity, and public service.
With Classic’s similar commitment to the community, Ray worked closely with Judge Hebert over the years. “He made difficult decisions that needed to be made as a judge,” Ray explains. “Any time something happened in our community, he was there.”
“His answer was always yes to the community. There was never a need that he didn’t respond to, especially when the need was for those most vulnerable, like our county’s seniors, children, veterans, adults with special needs,” Ray continues. “If it was cold, he found a way to provide blankets. If it was hot, he found a way to provide fans and a/c units.”
As important as his community was to him, his family was the center of his world. He and his wife, Pat, raised three children together. “Bob adored his family. He deeply loved his wife, three daughters, and his sons-in-law. And they, in turn, are very loyal to their father,” Ray says.
As for Classic’s relationship with Judge Hebert, “He was a customer, and a loyal supporter of Classic’s community endeavors,” Ray explains. “During disasters, he looked to Classic to help wherever it was needed.”
“He loved his community, his family, golf, red wines, and cigars. I miss the evenings sitting in his backyard, drinking wine and smoking cigars,” Ray says. “He didn’t care about parties—he just invited people to have good conversations with.”
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Fort Bend County’s Emergency Operations Center Has a New Name:
Robert E. “Bob” Hebert Emergency Operations Center
The county lost a great champion for its community in August when Judge Robert E. “Bob” Hebert passed away. Judge Hebert’s commitment to the county, especially during emergencies, led Fort Bend to honor him by renaming the state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center for him.
The naming ceremony occurred on September 24th and attracted civil servants from across the county. Current Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong spoke, as well as Pct. 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales. But the most moving message came from Judge Hebert’s daughter Shelley Hebert Hannes, as a representative for his loving family.
Shelley entertained the audience with a story about how when other kids were planning sleepovers, “Dad was running fire drills in our home,” she remembered. “Dad taught us that when people need help, you show up. That’s the legacy we move forward with.”
Judge Hebert was known for his servant’s heart. He stewarded major infrastructure projects, expanded public services, and navigated severe challenges like Hurricanes Ike and Harvey with steady resolve. Even in retirement, he continued serving his neighbors, notably leading Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels.
Fort Bend County promises “His profound legacy of leadership and devotion to family and community will never be forgotten.”
