Robert C. Nious was born February 14,1945 to the late Robbie Mae and Rev. Vernon Nious, Sr. in San Antonio, Texas. Robert was the fifth child born with a twin sister, Barbara, of seven children and grew up in a family filled with love. Robert received his formal education in the San Antonio Public School District attending Brackenridge High School where he graduated. Robert accepted Christ at a very early age at Memorial Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member and served on the Greeting Committee. Robert loved the Lord and was always active in Sunday School.