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James Robinson Obituary

James Preston Robinson, Sr., 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was born in Roanoke, Va. to the late James and Laura Robinson. He graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1941, as president of his class and graduated from Tuskegee Institute in Alabama with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Dietary. James was a member of First Baptist Church for over 70 years. Survivors include his wife, Emma K; daughter, Joyce Barley, Richmond; sons, James Jr. and Paul (Joann), both of Roanoke; brothers, Eugene, of Maryland; and his loving, devoted caregivers, George (Joyce); sister, Arnesia Clark, of Ohio; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Gainsboro, with Dr. Kenneth B. Wright officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Friends may call on Monday afternoon for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, 2008.

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Lewis (stoney) Robinson

October 22, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the family of James Robinson. To Joyce, James Jr. and Paul we all share your loss in this very difficult time.

Rudolph Sykes

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and bring you comfort.
Rudy & Sheryl Sykes and family
(Richmond, Va)

Barbara P. Keeling & Family

October 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Lynn Mullen

October 21, 2008

Dear Joyce and family ~ May God wrap you in His loving arms and give you strength to help you through this time. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Lee Henry

October 21, 2008

May God be with you during this time.

Steve Robinson

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Franklin Barley

October 21, 2008

To Joyce and Family: Mr. Robinson was truly a kind and gentle soul, and it was my honor just to have known him.

He truly is in a better place with no pain or worries. He was called now to be a guardian angel by God because he was not able to continue to do it here on earth

James E. Peery

October 20, 2008

The Robinson Family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of James. Let it be of much confort that he lived a long God-filled life.

Cynthia Coles

October 20, 2008

To the family of James Robinson, Sr. - My deepest sympathy is extended to you on the passing of Deacon Robinson. I've been blessed to cross the path of such a God fearing man during my lifetime. If there is anything that I can do for you now or in the coming months, please don't hesitate to ask. I know that he "ain't botherin' nobody," but is just helping to prepare things for our reunion up there.

LAHS "61' Davis

October 20, 2008

George, your Classmates, from the LAHS, class of "61" offer their prayers and sympathy to you and your family during this time of bereavement.

Veranean & Norris Davis-Hopkins

October 20, 2008

George and Family,
Please know that you and yours are in our prayers and thoughts.
Call us if there is anything we can do or you need anything.

James

October 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. If Phyllis and I can be of any assitance please let us know.

Gertie Manns

October 19, 2008

To The Family of James Robinson Sr.
My deep sorrow is felt in the passing of my longtime friend and classmate.
Throughout the years,James remained an active participant in class activities.He will be greatly missed by the Lucy Addison Class of 1941.
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