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1959

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2017

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Speck Funeral Home - Livingston

300 N. Church Street

Livingston, Tennessee

John David Robbins Obituary

Funeral services for Mr. John David Robbins, age 58, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home.  Bro. Jerry Harris, Bro. Jimmy Dixon & Bro. Rick Lacy will officiate.  A private family burial will be in the Robbins View Stables Cemetery.  The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening, October 28, 2017 at the Rotary Ag Building located at the Overton County Fairgrounds, then on Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of services at Speck Funeral Home.

David passed peacefully Thursday evening, October 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family and close friends.   He was born October 16, 1958 in Jackson County to John Robbins & the late Betty Tayes Robbins.  David was a 1977 graduate of Livingston Academy.  He worked as the Plant Manager for Hutchinson for many years.  David served as President of the Overton County Fair Board for over 25 years and was dedicated in making the Overton County Fair a success.  He loved his family, training Walking Horses & judging them.  He enjoyed going to church and being on his farm, and spending time with his son, John Ross at horse shows.  He loved people, especially his fair board & his Hutchinson family. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mrs. Cindy Hogue Robbins, of Livingston, TN; son, John Ross Robins & Stephanie Sherfield of Murfreesboro, TN; father, John Robbins of Livingston, TN; sister, Cathy Stacey of Rickman, TN. & several nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Tayes Robbins.

Pallbearers to serve are Timmy Martin, Tony Bilbrey, Ronnie Smith, & Mike Rittenberry.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fair Board Members & Drew Huffines.
Published by Speck Funeral Home - Livingston on Oct. 27, 2017.

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Cindy Sells

October 29, 2017

Cindy I am so so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Delisa Ramsey

October 28, 2017

Cindy so sorry for your loss if you guys need anything we are here for you. Love and Prayers,
Delisa Ramsey and Family

Eric Beaty

October 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Cindy. It's all of our loss at Fredonia as well. Also, again, I'm sorry I couldn't make it. I hope the songs are to your liking. I worked hard on them and tried to do my best for David.

Alyson Holbert

October 27, 2017

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. David was a great man who loved you and John Ross with all of his heart. He will be missed by everyone.

Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman

October 27, 2017

Cindy John Ross and Family

Overton County has truly lost a humble and loving individual. David loved people and he loved this county. We thank him and his family for serving this county to the best of their ability. David fought a long hard fight but God needed him for special work in heaven. Brother I am so going to miss your humor and infectious laughter. God bless and keep you. Sending much love and comfort.

October 27, 2017

Dear Cindy, Praying for strength and comfort for you all during this difficult time of loss. David will be missed by many. Love, Donna Bilbrey

Jo Ann Greenwood

October 27, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss you will be in my thoughts and prayers

Teresa Lee Carter

October 27, 2017

Cindy, my heartfelt condolences to you. I didn't know your husband but sounds like he was a great guy.

Ray & Janet Simpson

October 27, 2017

Prayers for Dave and the Family. He will be missed. He was always so quick to laugh.

Mickey Ledbetter

October 27, 2017

Cindy, so sorry for your loss. David was an outstanding man he will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for comfort for you and all of the family. May our Heavenly Father be with each and everyone during this most difficult time.

Mark & Sheila Thrasher

October 27, 2017

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

Pam Sadler

October 27, 2017

Cindy am very sorry for your loss May God give you strength and comfort Pam Sadler and family

Maxine Dooley

October 27, 2017

Cindy my thoughts and prayers are with u. May God be with you . So sorry for your Loss!

Carolyn Oldfather

October 27, 2017

What a special person our community has lost. My heart goes out to you, Cindy and John Ross. May God comfort you.

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