Robert Leonard Lytton Obituary
In loving memory of Robert Leonard Lytton (College Station, Texas), born in Port Arthur, Texas, who departed this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Leonard Lytton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert O. Lytton and Nora Mae Verret Lytton; his wife Eleanor Marilyn Anderson Lytton; his brothers, Lee Edward Lytton and James Patrick Lytton; and his son John Kirby Lytton.
He is survived by: his sister Noeli Lytton; his children, Dr. Lynn E. Lytton of Austin Texas and Rob Lytton of Plano Texas; and his grandchildren, David Lytton of Bryan Texas and Elizabeth Lytton of Plano Texas.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station Chapel (2901 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 77845). A rosary was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Memorial Funeral Chapel - College Station (2901 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 77845). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Thomas Aquinas (2541 Earl Rudder Fwy, College Station, TX 77845). A burial was held on Wednesday, November 26th 2025 at the Holy Cross Cemetery (17501 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266).
During his professional career, Dr. Lytton was a globally renowned scholar, researcher and mentor known for his enormous contributions to unsaturated soil mechanics, foundations on expansive soils, nondestructive testing, asphalt technology and mechanics.
