Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Petersburg, Virginia
Feb 17, 1945 – Feb 13, 2021 (Age 75)
God called, Deacon Floyd Archer Robinson home quietly on Saturday, February 13, 2021, a few days before his 76th birthday. Floyd was born February 17, 1945 to Clinton Archer Robinson and Geneva Miles Robinson. He was educated in the Chesterfield County Public Schools and graduated from Carver High School. He further pursued his studies at John Tyler Community College, Richmond Technical Center, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Alaska Anchorage.
At an early age, Floyd joined First Baptist Church of Centralia. Later he joined First Baptist Church South Richmond. After moving to Dinwiddie County, Floyd joined Sharon Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon in 2002. Eventually, he returned to First Baptist Church South Richmond and was ordained as a Deacon in 2018. He understood what it meant to be a servant leader and he served faithfully on the Deacon’s Ministry, Male Chorus, the Men’s Ministry, Culinary Arts Breakfast Ministry and Vacation Bible Ministry.
Floyd was employed at E.I. DuPont in 1964 when he got the call to enlist in the military. He joined the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969. After serving in the military, he returned to E.I. DuPont and worked there until 1993. He volunteered in the Richmond Public School System and later joined Chesterfield County Public School from 1995 until 2010, where he worked as a Tutor Monitor and Facility Coordinator. After leaving the school system, he worked at J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. as a part-time employee.
One of Floyd’s greatest blessings was when he traveled with his wife and church family to the Holy Land, where he was baptized in the Jordan River. It was truly an experience that he was so grateful for.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Archer Robinson and Geneva Miles Robinson. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 54 years, Yinestra Robinson; two daughters, Nanette White (Lionel) and Marci Robinson. Floyd cherished his relationship with his son in-law, Lionel, and referred to him as his only son; he adored his only granddaughter, Cambria White; one sister, Deborah Jones; two nephews, Watson Jones, Jr. and Alexander Jones; a long-time devoted friend, Larry Jones, Sr. and many loving cousins, other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Deacon Robinson will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the funeral establishment.
Funeral services will be private and may be viewed at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 19, 2021 live online on the following: www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com; J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook Page; or the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. YouTube Channel, the Rev. Dr. Dwight C. Jones, eulogist. The interment at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: the First Baptist Church South Richmond, 6201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23234 and the Hawthorne Cancer Foundation, 1401 Johnston Willis Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23235, www.thehawthorne.org, in memory of Deacon Floyd A. Robinson.
Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911.
Good Evening to the family.
From the greeters of Frist Baptist Church of South Richmond, our prayers of sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. God has called a solider home to be in his kingdom and he will surely be missed. Maybe the grace of Gods love be centered around this family in times of sorrow. We wish you peace in Jesus name.
CAROLYN H MOSELEY
February 23, 2021 | RICHMONDD, VA | Friend
WHAT A KIND AND LOVING SPIRIT IS HE....RIP...MY BROTHER....MY FRIEND
WILD WALTER SMITH
February 22, 2021 | RICHMOND, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss, Robinson Family. Carver Classmate of the Robinsons, Bettie Mosby-Conley.
Bettie Conley
February 22, 2021 | Saint Johns, FL | Classmate
Yinestra, Nanette and Marci,
May our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Foster & Deborah West
February 21, 2021 | South Chesterfield, VA
Yinestra, God bless you and your family. Just know that you have our deepest sympathy. Floyd will truly be missed. Cherish the precious memories and know that he suffers no more. Because to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We are here for you in thought and prayer. God bless
Bettie Backus
February 21, 2021 | Moseley, VA | Friend
My condolences to Mrs. Robinson and family! I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Robinson at Walmart Pharmacy for years and then he helped with my Dad service at Wilkerson's Funeral Home. He was a very nice, caring, and great soul who will truly be missed. Praying for comfort for his wife and family!
Jaunicki Kelley
February 20, 2021 | Petersburg, VA | Acquaintance
To the Robinson Family we had the privilege of knowing Deacon Robinson for quite a few years. we met at the First Baptist Church & became close friends. Family, grief can be hard, but our special memories help us cope. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dr. & Mrs James D. Cornelius
James Cornelius
February 20, 2021 | 7826 Mill River Court, Chest, VA | Friend
Ms.Yinestra, Nanette, Marci, I'm so sorry for your loss. Cousins, I remember the happy years of our childhood we spent together and I think of your family fondly. I extend my sincere condolences and send my earnest prayers to you all during this time.
Love always,
Andrea Robinson Hercules
ANDREA Robinson HERCULES
February 20, 2021 | Bowie, MD
Moma Robinson,
My deepest condolences to you and the family during this dark time. Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.❤
Roy Murray & Family
February 19, 2021 | Beaufort, NC