In Memory Of
Robert Robinson, Sr.
1933
2015
Robert Robinson, Sr.
March 13, 1933 — July 19, 2015
Robert Robinson, Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015.
He was born March 13, 1933 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Ray and Ora Belle (Hopkins) Robinson. He was a graduate of Jim Hill High School, Jackson, MS. He served in the U.S. Army.
Robert was employed by the Allis Chalmers, United Methodist Homes and later Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.
Survivors include his companion of 28 years, Karen Emery, Topeka; three children, Lequita "Cookie" Robinson, Robert "JR" "Gina" Robinson, Jr. and Tuteluann "Tiny" Riley; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Moses (Ida) Robinson, Rock Island, IL; sister, Alberta McCarty, Jackson, MS; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings, Leroy Robinson, Anne Anderson, Isaiah Robinson, Bertha Clark and Rose Elliott; and two nephews, Charles Clark and Robert Anderson.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow the service.
To leave a special message for Robert's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born March 13, 1933 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Ray and Ora Belle (Hopkins) Robinson. He was a graduate of Jim Hill High School, Jackson, MS. He served in the U.S. Army.
Robert was employed by the Allis Chalmers, United Methodist Homes and later Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.
Survivors include his companion of 28 years, Karen Emery, Topeka; three children, Lequita "Cookie" Robinson, Robert "JR" "Gina" Robinson, Jr. and Tuteluann "Tiny" Riley; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Moses (Ida) Robinson, Rock Island, IL; sister, Alberta McCarty, Jackson, MS; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings, Leroy Robinson, Anne Anderson, Isaiah Robinson, Bertha Clark and Rose Elliott; and two nephews, Charles Clark and Robert Anderson.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow the service.
To leave a special message for Robert's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Friday, July 24, 2015
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
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Service
Friday, July 24, 2015
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
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