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Prentiss E. "Sonny" Robins Jr.

1934 - 2024

Prentiss E. "Sonny" Robins Jr. obituary, 1934-2024, Baldwyn, MS

BORN

1934

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Agnew & Sons Funeral Home - Baldwyn

111 Waters Street

Baldwyn, Mississippi

Prentiss Robins Obituary

Born the son of Prentiss Eugene Robins, Sr. and Hortense (Lucas) Robins who

preceded him in death, Prentiss Robins, Jr. (Sonny) was born, March 5, 1934 in

Baldwyn, Mississippi. He was released to join Our Heavenly Father on

October 31, 2024. His only sibling, Elizabeth Lee Robins, also preceded him in

death.

Sonny was married to and is survived by wife, Myrle Jean (Stewart) Robins

(Lil' Muh) for over 70 years. They are the parents of five children who are left

to celebrate his life: Wanda (Wesley) Nelms, Gregory (Regina) Robins, Keena

(Barbara Ann) Robins, Regina (Tommie) Copeland and Leatha (Eddie) Hodges.

He also served as surrogate parents to one grandchild, Nikki (Demetrice)

Martin and adoptive family, Arthur (Inda) Rogers. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several close friends and relatives - within and

outside this state, Sonny's pillars of support were greatly extended.

Sonny was employed at FMC Tech center for over 25 years until retirement in

1999. Sonny, an avid, life-long fisherman, his greatest joys were family, fishing and faithfulness to the ministry. An active and long-standing member of

Mt. Nebo C.M.E. Church, he found joy in serving:

Sunday school teacher

Sunday School Superintendent - 49 years

Male chorus

"Sonny's recent expression relayed to family summarizes his thoughts in regards to his ninety-year earthly journey: "I've had a good life." Funeral service will be Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. and visitation one be one hour prior to service to service on Thursday. Agnew & Sons Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.agnewandsons.com

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Published by The Daily Journal from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2024.

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7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Nebo C.M.E. Church

633 Cemetery Street, Baldwyn 38824

Nov

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Nebo C.M.E. Church

633 Cemetery Street, Baldwyn 38824

Funeral services provided by:

Agnew & Sons Funeral Home - Baldwyn

111 Waters Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824

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