Billy Robinson Funeral Program

Billy Robinson was born May 10, 1941 in Whatley, AL the eighth of ten brothers and one sister. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church of Whatley for decades before moving to Baldwin County, AL late in 1994. He later united with First Baptist Church of Warrington in Pensacola, FL where he remained a faithful member under the leadership of Pastor, Dr. James H. Miller, Sr and First Lady Mary Jane Miller until his sudden passing.

Billy worked decades in the logging industry as a skidder operator until he retired from Powell Trucking owned by Kossie Ray Powell in Grove Hill, AL in 1994. After moving to Baldwin County, AL, he worked 10 years for Woerner Turf in Foley, AL. Billy was truly a jack of all trades. He was a skilled carpenter, mechanic, and a painter among other things. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, walking 5 miles a day and spending time with family. He hand-crafted walking canes and enjoyed giving them away to friends and family.

Billy is loved by people of all generations from way, way back to the present. His spirit will always be a part of Clarke County, AL and Baldwin County, AL and First Baptist Church of Whatley and First Baptist Church of Warrington. He was preceded in death by his loving Parents Robert Zecolia and Lillie Bob Burroughs-Robinson, Sister: Etta Ree Robinson, Eight brothers: Clemmon (Ruth) Robinson, Robert (Mattie) Robinson, Jr, Alvin (Lois) Robinson, Grady Robinson, Billbert Robinson, John (Ella-living) Robinson, Lonnie (Ynette-living) Robinson and Michael Adams.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a devoted wife of 60 years, Florence Robinson, Four daughters: Debbie Ann Purifoy of Birmingham, AL. Joyce (Kenny) Williams, Twanda (James) Miller and Billie Miller all of Fairhope, AL. One adopted Son, Michael (Carrolyn) Taite of Grove Hill, Sister-in-laws: Geraldine Smith, Millerdean Tarvin, Ella McCrain, Cara Lee Robinson, Irene (Robert) Hill, and Laura Mae (Willie) Young, 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter age 3 months old and 1 goddaughter Amanda Gail Hill of Whatley, AL, a Host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Billy Robinson

Rev. Fernell Pendleton, Officiating

Music ~ "Lord Do It For Me"

processional

Ministers and Family

old testament

Rev. Willie Young

New Testament

Rev. Fernell Pendleton

prayer of comfort

Rev. Fernell Pendleton

reflections and

acknowledgments

Francine Stewart

music

"If You Could See Me Now"

Obituary Read Silently

Eulogy

Dr. James H. Miller Sr

First Baptist Church of Warrington

recessional

Ministers and Family

Music ~ "After While"

A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we’re together again. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Dear Dad In Heaven

I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to talk with you today There are so many things that we didn’t get to say. I know how much you care for me and how much I care for you, And each time that I think of you I know you’ll miss me too. An angel came and called your name took you by the hand, and said Your place is ready in Heaven, far above…

And you had to leave behind, all those you dearly loved. You had so much to live for, you had so much to do... It still seems impossible that God was taking you. And though your life on earth is past, in Heaven it starts anew. You’ll live for an eternity, just as God has promised you. And though you’ve walked through Heaven’s gate, we are never far apart. For every time I think of you, You’re right here deep within my heart.

Your Children Debbie, Joyce, Twanda, and Billie

Forever In Our Hearts

Forever In Our Hearts

PALLBEARERS

Stanley Tarvin

Jorwayne Robinson

Anthony Robinson

Andre Barnett

Derrick Barnett

Mario Howard

flower bearers

Family and Friends

final arrangements

Jackson Memorial Funeral Home

203 East Ross Street

Jackson, AL 36545

acknowledgements

final resting place

First Baptist Church of Whatley

Church Cemetary

26820 US-84

Whatley, AL 36482

Repass

First Baptist Church of Whatley

26820 US-84

Whatley, AL 36482

The family of Billy Robinson wishes to extend their sincere appreciation for your many expressions of love, prayers, support, encouragement and sympathy. A special thanks to Barnwell Fire Department, Fairhope police and ambulance services, Thomas Hospital, Rev. Dr. James H. Miller, Sr and First Baptist Church of Warrington, Rev. Fernell Pendleton and First Baptist Church of Whatley and all family and friends. The Robinson Family

Program designed by Teresa Lee