Johnny Lee Robinson

Johnny Lee Robinson
Abilene

Johnny Lee Robinson was born October 25, 1940 to the late Isabella Wheeler Rhodes in Abilene, TX. He passed away July 1, 2011 at the age of 70 at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.
Johnny was a lifelong resident of Abilene. He graduated from Woodson High School. He attended Langston College in Langston, Oklahoma. Johnny worked for the City of Abilene in the Traffic and Transportation Department until her retired after 20 years of service. He was active in the Abilene community throughout his life. Johnny was a long time member of Key City Kiwanis and served as president in 2009/2010. Her served as a lifeguard at the Stevenson Park Swimming Pool. He worked for many years at Abilene Skating Rink. In recent years he served the community working as a crossing guard. Johnny was a longtime member of the Abilene Bowling Association and was once voted Bowler of the Year. Johnny was an avid student and teacher of the martial arts. He was a 5th degree black belt of Kajukenbo and earned a black belt in Kuk Sool Won as well. Johnny was also a talented musician and singer, playing several instruments including the guitar and drums. He frequently performed at events throughout the Abilene community.
But what was most important to Johnny was his Christian faith. Johnny was an active member of Hillcrest Church of Christ where he served as an usher and was a member of N 10th and Treadaway Church of Christ for many years as well and continued to worship there regularly until his passing often serving as a song leader. Johnny participated in Zambia and Mumena Medical Missions for many years.
Johnny is survived by his wife Cynthia Robinson, his children Johnny Robinson Jr, Jerald Robinson, both of Waco, his daughter Tamara Robinson of Dallas; step-children Frances Wiggins Clements of Fort Worth, Walter Wiggins of Bryan and Charles Wiggins of Abilene. brothers Lawrence Horn of Ittabena, MS, Wayne East of Livingston, and Roosevelt Rhodes of Abilene; sisters Mina Huff of Abilene, Mildred Hutcherson of Lancaster, and Betty Rhodes Jones of Abilene; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, the late Isabella Wheeler Rhodes and Br. W.B. Rhodes of Abilene and a brother Paul Anderson.
A memorial service will be 10:00AM, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger. A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Girdner Funeral Home, 141 Elm, Abilene, TX.