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Arthur Robinson Obituary
Mr. Robinson was born on Aug. 11, 1952 in New Orleans, La. to his loving parents, Marion Robinson Batts and Arthur Alexander Robinson Jr.
He was a charismatic man with a gorgeous smile. He could make you laugh with his stories and dance moves. He was a poet, artist, and avid reader, but above all, he was a servant of the Lord. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he received an Associates Degree in Nursing from John Tyler Community College. He worked as a dedicated nurse and nurse supervisor for over 30 years for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his loving, devoted, wife of 29 years, Pierre Bonner Robinson.
He is also survived by two sons, Kenni Robinson of Chester, Va. and Bryan Robinson (Krista) of Phoenix, Ariz.; four daughters, Nicole Stewart of Colonial Heights, Va., Tamara Robinson and Apryll Robinson, both of Chesterfield, Va. and Brandis Robinson Gordon (Lutrell) of Petersburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Robert Robinson, Gregory Peterson Jr., Tityana Robinson, Christian Robinson and Taylor Gordon; nine siblings, Adrienne Batts of Ettrick, Va., Angelique Walton (Mical) of Rocky Mount, N.C., Anthony Robinson (Juanita) of Jacksonville, N.C., Marian Batts-Turner of Baltimore, Md., Angela Robinson Miller (Kenneth) of Little Rock, Ark., Andre Robinson of Little Rock, Alicia Robinson Morgan (Toney), of Washington, D.C., Alaric Robinson of Maple Hill, N.C., Angel Robinson of Las Vegas, Nev. and Allison Robinson Stephens of Las Vegas; three step-brothers, Walter Batts (Vonda) of Mitchellville, Md., Douglas Batts of Petersburg, and Rogers Batts of Petersburg. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends, including devoted friends, William B. King Jr. of King William, Va., Nnaemeka Chima of Baltimore, Md. and Dr. Zelda West Johnson of Petersburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the Richmond Christian Center Evangelistic Ministry, 214 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, Va., with Pastor Steve Parson officiating. Entombment will follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.
The family will receive family and friends at the residence of his mother, 920 Prince Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-0193 or at the residence of his daughter, 3301 Denise Road, Petersburg, (804) 732-3409.
At the family's request, there will be no public viewing.
Mr. Robinson requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Richmond Christian Center Evangelistic Ministry at Emmanuel Worship Center, 236 Grove Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Robinson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Robinson
Kathleen Austin
January 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hazel Coleman
January 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nikia Williams
January 27, 2009
To Apryll and Family ~
I sit here and cry tears of great sorrow for you. I reflect on his kind heart, inviting smile, and uplifting laughs everytime I visited. I pray that God will continue to strengthen you through this painful time. Much Love and Many Blessings. Nikia and Family
Robert/Avis Mitchell
January 27, 2009
Dear family we are so sorry about the lost of your loved one. May Jehovah God continue to bless you all and heal your broken hearts. Love your neighbors the Mitchell's
The Evans Family
January 27, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Anna J, James "Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
January 27, 2009
To The Robinson Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you. At a time like this we must look to the hills from whence cometh your help, and your help cometh from the Lord. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for lfie; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Abby Cliborne
January 26, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God will see you through this.
Deneen Herriott
January 25, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of this news. Arthur was a great person we attended nursing school together and also worked together at Hiram W. Davis Medical Center. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and also with the staff of Hiram Davis Medical Center.
Nakita Howerton
January 25, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Wilson Dorenda
January 24, 2009
May God be with you and your family as you find comfort.
John H. Harper, Jr.
January 24, 2009
May you find comfort in knowing that you're not alone. God Bless you and your family.
Henry Stewart
January 23, 2009
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Stewart and Mayes Families
Kim and Carlieta Hayes
January 23, 2009
Our Prayers and wishes go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow may god bless you.
DONNA HAYES-LEE
January 23, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyrone Coleman
January 23, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Terri Watts
January 23, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cathy Stanton
January 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnna Rives
January 22, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Peggy Fishel
January 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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