He retired from the U. S. Navy as Chief Radioman after 20 years of active duty and 10 years in the Reserve, was a retired farmer and salesman. He was a former longtime member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello and now a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Silas Benton Robinson and Ruby Boyd Robinson and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Robinson, brother, Roland, sister, Carmen and granddaughter, Jennifer.
Survivors include three sons, Jack Robinson of Fairfield Bay, Roland Robinson of Maumelle and Ken Robinson of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Nita Stacey of Monroeville, AL and Lynn Hicks of Maumelle; one brother, Neal Robinson of Ft. Worth, TX; one sister, Betty Haynes of Augusta, GA; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Condolences(27)
Arnis & Patsy Glpver
Hot Springs, AR Friday, July 30, 2010 Ken & Family, we just learned that your dad has gone to his rewards. We are sorry for your loss but happy for his wonderful, new home!Diane and Mike Clement
Rison, AR Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Ken, we are so sorry for passing of Bro Robinson. Just a few days ago you said he was ready to go on home....heaven is even sweeter now. God bless you and your family.LINDA BOOKER
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, July 26, 2010 KEN AND KAREN, I AM SO SORRY. I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR DAD. YOU'LL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE, LINDA BOOKERGina Sellers
North Little Rock, AR Saturday, July 24, 2010 I'm thinking of you all, my friends, during this difficult time. Mr. Russell was a wonderful man, and was always so sweet to me. I was the recipient of a few packages of Lemon Jumbles too! I remember that he and my mom would talk at the Farmer's market about the pumpkins and tomatoes that they grew. You'll miss him, but he will be in your heart forever.Love,
Gina
Vernon Harden
White Hall, AR Saturday, July 24, 2010 Ken I'm so sorry about Brother Russell.Bobbye and I have had You and Your Family in our prayers this week.
We love You,
Vernon & Bobbye
Angelo & Linda Walker
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 23, 2010 Silas:Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Grandfather. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lynne Hicks
Maumelle, AR Friday, July 23, 2010 Thank you God for blessing me with such a wonderful father.Paul and Kathleen Reichstadt
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 23, 2010 Roland Robinson and Family,We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Harrington
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 23, 2010 Roland, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Willbur & Mary Gaddy
Sherwood, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Kids, it was a blessing to know the Chief for the past sixty years. He was a true gentelman, he and Fran raised fine family, all of whom we are proud to call cuz.Russell is fondly remembered as the "Cookie Man" by our kids. On trips back to Texas from Arkansas we always had several cases of Jackson Cookies, mostly Lemon Jumbo and Vanilla Waffers. We even bought a freezer for them because they were not available in our part of Texas. We can't refer to him as a loss, one is not lost if you know where they are.
Cherry Lusinger Cotham
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Remembering the days our families spent together worshiping at Pauline. Remembering you now in my prayers.Nancy Gaddy Hyde
Sherwood, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Jack, Roland, Ken, Nita and LynnI am so sorry for you loss. Uncle Russell was a great guy. I remember the great family reunions in the yard at his and Aunt Fran's house in Monticello. It was always a lot of fun. He always spoiled all the kids with each having there own bag of Jackson cookies (lol). He was always just a good, kind, caring man that deaply loved his family and all around him. He has left you with many great memories.
Love,
Nancy
Marge Gough & FamilyFamily
East Point, GA Thursday, July 22, 2010 Nita, Jack, Kenneth, Roland, Lynn and Families: Our loving thoughts are with you. Uncle Russell was special. Love, Marge, Cal, Gayle, Michael, Jan, and LoriChristie & Theda Ashcraft
Pine bluff, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Ken and family, we love you and are praying for you during this difficult time.James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Mr. Russell was our friend. He was a nice gentleman.Tommie Lou Moyers
Crossett, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 So sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget Mr. Robinson or Ms. Frances when I was growing up in Pauline. They both were so kind. I remember Mr. Robinson would always have the "big round lemon cookies at VBS". Funny how some of the smallest things mean so much when growing up. They were both so special.Take comfort in knowing your Mom and Dad are together again. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Luce
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Roland, Sue and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.Our wish is for your pain to heal and your sorrow to wane as time passes by, yet we know your dad will forever have a place in your heart.
James & Eddie Brown
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Our condolences and prayers are with you all at this time for God's strength & peace.Larry & Cindy Livingston
White Hall, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss and I know he will live in your hearts forever.Sharon Pearrow
Timbo, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Thinking of you at this difficult time....sending thoughts and prayers to your family....Llyweyia Rawlins
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 To Roland Robinson and FamilyI'm so sorry for the lost of your farther. I will keep you in my prayers.
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
Llyweyia Rawlins
Arkansas Insurance Dept.
Carla Kincannon
Mayflower, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 Very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and watch over you during this very sorrowful time.Vickie Cook
Cabot, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.The Cook Family
Gary OUtlaw
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 22, 2010 My condolences to the family. I will always remember Mr. Robinson for his ever present smile and wit. He was a friend to all.Greg & Cyndy Glover
Rison, AR Wednesday, July 21, 2010 We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Robinson's passing but rejoice in the peace you have that he is with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Linda & Paul Newman
Rison, AR Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Ken and the rest of the families, You are all in our prayersEleanor Harris Gibbons
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Jackie and all the kids,Hated to read of your loss but you were all very blessed to have parents as you did. I remember us growing up in Pauline Baptist and admiring your family for their faithfulness. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Jackie, see you in October!