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Corey Robinson Obituary

ROBINSON, Corey - Of Petoskey, Michigan, formerly of Flint, age 35, died Friday, December 29, 2006 at Hurley Medical Center. Private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his children's college fund. Corey was born in Flint, Michigan on November 21, 1971. Corey will be remembered for his tattoo artistry. He was active in the placement of laws and protocol for safety in tattoo studios. He has owned and has worked in several area studios and many throughout the country. Surviving are 2 children, Sydney and Devon; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; several nieces, nephews and a host of special friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Monte Brown and Mary Massoud; brother, Terry Robinson. Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Flint Journal on Dec. 31, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Corey Robinson

Sponsored by MeChelle Utt.

44 Entries

MeChelle

April 15, 2025

I think about you all the time. I could really use one of those hugs right now.

Christina

November 25, 2023

Miss you Corey.

Joe Brown

April 2, 2021

I Love and Miss you little brother

July 15, 2017

Kevin L-Bulley

April 6, 2017

years have passed and I still remember you calling me out on being a punk, man I miss you still and use that knowledge that your were kind enough to share with me almost everyday. truly you were and are a great influence on how I grew up!

MeChelle

November 24, 2012

It makes me smile every time I receive notice of a post from someone remembering Corey. If a college fund has been set up for the children please post the information here and I will spread the word. Much love to all of you who keep Corey close to your hearts! He is with us all at this time of year... and smiling from above knowing we will never forget.

November 23, 2012

Happy Birthday week Core.....I spent Your birthday with both of your babies......they are a hoot together!

Amanda Felix

November 4, 2012

.....I know you don't remember it all but, he left you so much baby. You are so much like your Dad. When I look at your art work it takes my breath away.....you are so much like him in all the good ways.

Claire Lovegrove

January 28, 2012

Sydney,
He left you more than a nail biting habit. Just look into the mirror and you will see your Daddy's eyes. He is always with you. He loved you so very much, I remember the plays you would do for him to make him laugh. Remember how he loved to squish you on the couch until you squealed? You'd catch your breath and then beg him to do it again.
I have a turtle tea pot you made at my house and the turtle whistle he made. I would love to send them to you. I believe he is keeping an eye on you from above. When you feel the wind on your face, know that he is blowing you a kiss and sending his love.

Sydney LaMielle

January 28, 2012

P.s. all u left me was a nail biting habit and I'd like a refund.

Sydney Lamielle

January 27, 2012

Daddy,
I miss u so much u have no idea. Although i dont remember u that mach i do remember that u loved me very much and i just wanted u to know that the feeling is mutual. I love u and miss u so much.

Tony Wade

April 16, 2011

One of the best paths I've crossed, you've left your mark on me for life, thanx

Corey's Baby Picture ~ I will never forget when I received this. I asked Corey for a picture of him when we were in High School. He gave me this ~

MeChelle Lejk

April 6, 2011

David Asher

April 5, 2011

Feeing that MeChelle. :(

MeChelle Lejk

April 4, 2011

I wish you were here. I know I carry you with me always, but at this moment...I miss my friend.

October 13, 2009

Christina DuBois

November 21, 2008

Corey,

I moved away before you died and i never got to tell you how much you meant to me. How much your presence in my life made it better. I always thought i would see you again. Well, i will, down the road. I just wanted to say goodbye for now and that you meant so much to me in this life and i will be looking for you in the next. Much love.

amy mueller

March 28, 2008

Was just thinking of you today, miss you.

Megan Crane

December 29, 2007

Corey, I'm so sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with you before you got ill. I'm happy you knew about my pregnancy with Matthew before you passed. I know you watched over us and kept us safe on our trip down to Flint for the baby shower - why else would that eagle have flown over at the exact moment Clutch came on the radio? I miss being able to wander out back and talk to you whenever. I wish you'd gotten to meet my son. I wish you were here for me to tell about this new pregnancy. Your picture has pride of place in our living room, and your memory has pride of place in my heart.

Tracey Lacina

December 29, 2007

Today is your day my friend. The day the pain was finally over. I miss you so much and I know that you are always with me bro. MUCH LOVE ALWAYS and until we meet again.....

Claire Lovegrove

December 18, 2007

I have to laugh...
you have been on my mind so often and then I realize it's been a year since you left...
I have to laugh because I miss your flawed human self...
that self that mirrored me...

I love that I can visit you on line... the memories that other people share.... they seem so much kinder than when you were alive pissing everyone off...

and I have to laugh at the memories, some so painful while living through and now so much the divine comedy...

I have to laugh when I see your trademark " I Send " written in permmenent ink over the bedroom door frame, still bleeding through several layers of Kils paint...
something that irritated me when I first saw it and now sends me gentle reminders of you...
I have to laugh about sledding parties on huge sheets of cardboard and Gumbo with potatoe salad in it.
I have to laugh at the image of a pregnant woman jabbing you in the chest saying "shirts off and outside!" and the show we put on for the neighbors...
I have to laugh when I think about how you filled my house with music and people and how you handed me your tattoo machine and said use it, then left the house...
I have to laugh about the Halloween you were still on the O.Ved machine and dressed up as Frankenstien and gave me such a fright...
I have to laugh when I remember the last bear hug we shared in my driveway that embarrassed the young man you brought along...
I have to laugh as the tears slide down my face because I am one of the many left behind...
and thats what the living do... they remember and share stories and somehow the man becomes more in death than in life...

I have nestled your memory deep inside my heart and carry you there until we meet again...

Corey Jammin

September 21, 2007

Brothers

david asher

September 19, 2007

Well Corey I had been expecting you to show up in my dreams for some time. I figured you would show me some great revelation. I didn't expect you to show me a hell of a party! Glad you invited us all though. What were those feathers you were wearing? You looked liked Dr. John! That was a cool drum you had by the way. Lets do it again soon, much love, David

Lynne

May 29, 2007

Corey, you are in a better place now. I wish I had a chance to know you. May you rest in peace.

Aaron Stengel

May 5, 2007

We were roomates for a while and even had to share a bedroom, so I got to see that he really was as awesome as he appeared on the surface.

One of Corey Robinson's greatest contributions was to the Flint music scene. For well over a decade, he was one of the extraordinary individuals that made the scene what it was by infusing his infectious character into it's core. Corey gave thousands of people a vivid image of a great man and has made the world a better place because of it.

Angela J

May 2, 2007

I had the pleasure of taking care of Corey on several occasions, on his visits to Ann Arbor. He became a very close friend and his presence will be greatly missed. I just now, May 1, found out that he passed away...he no longer has to suffer the pain he endured so many times!! Resting in peace, finally!

David Asher

January 11, 2007

What can be said about Corey Robinson that has not been written in this guestbook? I will cherish the last bear hug I got from him last February. Corey, we all loved you dearly. Your passing brought alot of things into focus for me. I will look forward to what you can show me in dreams my friend and brother. Safe passage with love, David

Carrie Gould

January 10, 2007

Love to your beautiful children and your family. You were a great friend and you made a huge impact on many peoples lives. Love you forever bro.

Dale Murray

January 5, 2007

Occasionally you can look at your life and see a lesson or direct positive impact a person has left on you - Corey taught me a lot about people and preconceived notions. This big ole’ mean bear of a guy was one of the sweetest caring people I have ever met, and though it has been years since I have seen him it was good to know he was out there. Thank you for the impact you have had on my life, Rest In Peace.

Jody McDougall

January 3, 2007

My heart goes out to his family & huge circle of friends. Although I was not very close to Corey, I can say in confidence he was a wonderful man who will be missed greatly.

Lorraine Willey

January 2, 2007

Corey, You'll be missed by the Willey family! I'll remember you as a gentle giant and a wonderful friend of Paula's and Jason. Meet Jay at the Gate, I'm sure he'll be glad to see youthere. Lorraine and Paul

Tricia Benjamin

January 2, 2007

Corey will always be with me, although not physically, I know he is always with me in spirit. He will be missed greatly in the physical attribute. Corey will be with each of us forever, he will never allow us to be alone.

Ken Daliege

January 2, 2007

He was a great man. You will be mist brother.

Melissa Kim

January 2, 2007

Words can't express how deeply he will be missed. He touched many lives and brought many people's skin to life like a painted canvas. He was truely one of "the good guys". My deepest sympathies.

Dezi Magby

January 2, 2007

Corey was a cool cat....a man with a vision who got things done and made what came out of his head come alive in his tats. I was proud 2 know him, and I look 4ward 2 seeing him at the crossroads.....

Anthony Serr

January 2, 2007

Deepest sympathy and love.

Vernon and Amy Blevins

January 1, 2007

you'll be missed...

MeChelle Utt-Lejk

January 1, 2007

The loss of Corey Robinson is great. My heart breaks for the family, the kids, and the loss of one of the best friends I have ever had. May it comfort you now and in the future to know that Corey was loved by so many. Someone once said, that the measure of a person's life is not weighed by how much power, success, fortune or fame one has attained... it is measured by how they treated the one's they loved. In that respect, Corey lived the life of a King. Goodbye my friend. We will never forget your life, your kindness, and all you gave.

Michael Absher

January 1, 2007

Corey was loved by many people, and he will very much be missed. I had the privelege of making music with him, being tattooed by him twice, and being his friend, over the years, and am very glad and proud that I did.

Elexus Ivy

December 31, 2006

Dear Robinson Family,
My name is Elexus & even thought you dont know me I just want to say that I'm so sorry for the lost of your love one. But at Revelations21:4 says that he will wipe out every tear from their eyes & death will be no more. So, I hope you will find comfort by reading this scripture.

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