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Herschel "Rodney" Robinson

1942 - 2013

Herschel "Rodney" Robinson obituary, 1942-2013, Crawfordville, FL

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1942

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2013

Herschel Robinson Obituary

Herschel "Rodney" Robinson

Herschel "Rodney" Robinson, age 70 of Crawfordville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Born September 22, 1942 in Crawfordville, Florida, he was a life-long resident of Leon and Wakulla counties. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and enjoyed a long career as a master carpenter and building contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed many outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, golfing, gardening, and tending to his animals. He is preceded in death by his parents: Herschel L. and Clara L. Robinson; sister: Doris Revell; and brother: Roger Robinson. He is survived by his daughters, Ginger (Robert) Gould and Wendy (Howell) Batts; a granddaughter: Helena Batts, all of Tallahassee; and a brother, Clyde Robinson of Port Charlotte. A celebration of his life is to be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 3-6:00pm at the home of Wendy Batts, 3341 Lucky Debonair Trail, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. Contributions in his memory are welcome and should be mailed to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME 850-559-3380. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jun. 30, 2013.
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remembering the good times Rodney......you made me smile......

Michele Russ

July 12, 2013

Ginger and Wendy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Brian and Michelle

Michelle Duprey

July 3, 2013

July 1, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. You're in my prayers.

Lydia Tisdale Miller

June 30, 2013

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)

June 30, 2013

This is to honor Rodney's service to our country and the U. S. Marine Corps.

Semper Fi,
David F. Lee
Marine Corps League
Arthur R. Meyer, Jr. Detachment 472

David F. Lee

June 30, 2013

Dear Daddy...I will miss your smile, your laughter, your stories, and that special wink of your eye...

Love, Punk

June 30, 2013

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