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William Robinson Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - William 'Bill' Robinson, 76, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
He was a native of Ellaville, Ga., and had been a resident of Newport News for 46 years.
Bill retired from Newport News Public Schools after 27 years of service as a teacher; he also served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Robinson Sr. and Eva Devane Robinson.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Robinson; daughter, Lisa Brooks and her husband, Adam; four sisters, Mary Mask, Jo Bankston, Christine Callaghan and Mozelle Dean; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Hall and Tahwannah Turner; grandson, Will Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held in McDowell Memorial Park in Marion, N.C.
Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Robinson

12 Entries

Shannon

November 13, 2009

We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3

Kevin Wainwright

November 3, 2009

Mr Robinson was a great man. I wish I could have talked to him before he passed. He had a very positive influence on me and my career choices. He will be missed by all he knew. Our prayers are with your family.

MHS79

Michael Moore

November 3, 2009

It was with great saddness that I read of Mr. Robinson's recent passing. I offer your family my sincere condolences. I was the former student who spoke with Mr. Robinson and your family at Joe & Mimma's on Mother's Day. He was my drafting teaching from 1986-1988. Although I pursued a career in liberal arts, he taught me the valuable skill of reading architectural and mechanical drawings. This has been necessary many times in my job managing two historic houses. He was a great teacher, and I will miss him very much.

MICAGEE BROWN

November 2, 2009

TO LISA AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT YOUR TIME BEREVMENT.

Adam Brooks

November 2, 2009

Bill is my father-in-law, he was a great role model for me. Showed me how to put family first. He leaves behind a wonderful family, his grandson, Will, was the world to him. Please pray for his wife of 45 years, Marie, and my wife and son. We miss you Bill.

John Meckley

November 2, 2009

I always looked forward to Mr. Robinson's class. He was always encouraging, funny, and smart. We learned a lot and had a good time.
MHS 1975.

Cathy Huemer

November 2, 2009

Mrs. Robinson,
I was saddened to read about the death of your husband. He leaves a wonderful legacy of students and many memories. Two of my brothers took his classes, so we were fortunate as a family to know the joy of his teaching and yours!

Wishing you and Lisa peace and strength in your sorrow,
Cathy Meckley Huemer

Bill & Debbie Vaccarelli & Staff, Danny's Deli

November 2, 2009

Mrs. Robinson and Lisa: Mr. Robinson was very special.... we will certainly miss him. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love,

Debbi Gardner

November 1, 2009

I was saddened to read of Mr. Robinson's passing. He was my favorite teacher while a student at Menchville. It is because of him I chose the path I did in architectural design. I graduated over 25 years ago, but I never forgot him . I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Jim Raper

November 1, 2009

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Robinson's passing. For three years at Menchville, from 76-79 he called me a 'Thug'...saying it in the most loving and encouraging way possible. He was a great teacher, one of my favorites. His class was the one that I looked forward to attending most...that's no slight to the other great teachers that were at Menchville; but is intended as a compliment to someone that took an interest in me and encouraged me to give just a little more. I am certain that the other guys in the class felt the same way. He will be missed.

November 1, 2009

Hi Robinson family. My name is Clayton Watkins. I'm a 1978 graduate of Menchville High School and Mr. Robinson was my favorite teacher. While in college I would come back to Menchville every year to visit him and talk to his class. I owe my sucess to Mr. Robinson. When ODU would not accept me he wrote to the school to help get me in. Today I'm a sucessful ODU grad with a degree in Mechanical Engineering working at Northrop Grumman for the past 25 years thanks to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 1, 2009

It was with great sadness that we read of the death of this wonderful teacher. For our son Jimmy, he provided inspiration with a caring attitude, and for that we are grageful. Our prayers are wtih you. Jim and Betsy Raper

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