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SAMUEL PHILLIPS ROBINSON (Age 18)
Of Alexandria, VA, passed away April 18, 2019, in Apalachicola, FL. To know Sammy Robinson was to love Sammy. He was a charismatic, charming young man. From the day he was born, he had a sparkle in his eye and a playful mischievousness. He was kind, funny, passionate, and fearlessly independent. These traits made Sammy a natural leader amongst his school and neighborhood friends. Sammy was happiest on the water. He enjoyed fishing in the Apalachicola River and Bay, and the nearby Gulf of Mexico. He also enjoyed fishing on the Potomac River, chasing fish from Georgetown to Mt. Vernon. He made friends with other fisherman and local characters quickly and easily, whether it was at Belle Haven Marina or Bay City Lodge.Sammy was born May 31, 2000, in Alexandria, VA, the son of Clint and Rachel (Phillips) Robinson. He attended the The Lab School of Washington, DC, and was presently enrolled at West Potomac High School where he wrestled and was a two-year team captain. Sammy was a gifted athlete when it came to football, lacrosse, and especially wrestling. Sammy was a three-time district placer, three-time region qualifier, and region placer.Sammy is survived by his parents, Clint and Rachel of Alexandria, VA; and his brother, William. He also leaves his maternal grandparents Patty and Ned Harman, and Paul and Linda Phillips of Carrollton, GA; and his paternal grandparents, Lacey and Fran Robinson of Carrollton, GA. In addition to his immediate family and grandparents, Sammy also enjoyed the love and support of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Demaine Funeral Home in Alexandria, VA. Viewing hours will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 25 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to The Lab School of Washington, 4759 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20007.
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Sponsored by The Robinson Family, Clint, Rachel and William.
So sorry to hear of your loss of Sammy. Our wrestling family is just today learning of this. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers are sent. Please let me know of anything we can do for you. Sammy was so special as he wrestled with us, on our CAWL team and quite the gentleman off the mat.
Judy Smarr
May 18, 2019
My heart hurts for all of you! The connections are so endless, from my mother teaching Rachel in second grade to Jody and Clint grabbing a beer now and then, ( and hunting beer cans) and onand on.
Barbara Billert
April 25, 2019
It's a perfect sunrise as we drive to say goodbye to you. I like to think that you are the sun shining through these trees. Not a cloud in the sky.
Ashley Swindle, Buck and Jeanne Swindle
April 25, 2019
Our prayers are with you all.
Howard and Lois Jones
April 24, 2019
Dear Ones, I like to think Sammy has simply outrun us to
our Fathers House !
Love,tears and prayers for each of you,
Gloria
Gloria Wilson
April 24, 2019
Susan Jin Davis
April 24, 2019
We send our love and prayers. Tom and Gail Alligood
April 24, 2019
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Demaine Funeral Home - Alexandria520 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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