Johnny Robinson

1927 - 2017

STANLEY - "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1…"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Genesis 1:26

Born July 7, 1927, Johnny Robinson was indeed an image of God and His great creation. He died August 28, 2017 in Lincoln County. Johnny served the Lord in the Presbyterian Church and took great joy in the First Presbyterian Church of Stanley as a member since 1947.

A native of Lincoln County, raised in a large family with deep family values, Johnny learned early in life from his father, a carpenter and roofer with one arm, that with hard work and perseverance you can make a difference. Johnny was one of five brothers that served in the military during World War II. Following the war on March 1, 1947 Johnny married the love of his life, Jane, and they enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 67 years until her death July 3, 2014. Johnny was a dedicated husband to Jane vigorously staying by her side and taking care of her through the final years of her life as she battled Dementia. Following his Naval Service, Johnny began his successful 47-year career in textiles while attending school at the North Carolina Textile School. Through his career with J.P. Stevens & Company, Johnny served most of his career in Stanley with four years at the Greensboro headquarters as Director of Planning for Yarn & Automotive Divisions. When not working in textiles or tending his garden or yard, Johnny served the Presbyterian Church as an Elder, Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher with the First Presbyterian Church of Stanley, N.C., Unity Presbyterian Church of Denver, N.C., and Jamestown Presbyterian Church of Jamestown, N.C. Johnny was a member of the Stanley Lions Club for 26 years; member of the American Legion since 1946; former Board Member of Dept of Social Service 1968-1971; and past member of the American Red Cross and Cancer Association. Johnny was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather setting a great Christian example for his children, grandchildren and those that knew him.

Johnny is preceded in death by his wife Jane: parents Roscoe A. Robinson and Estelle Keever Robinson; brothers, Fred, Harry, R.A., and Ralph; sisters, Francis and Dot. Johnny is survived by his three children Teresa and her husband Roger of Robbinsville, NC, Glen and his wife Belinda of Denver, NC, and John Lee and his wife Teresa of Kure Beach, NC; five grandchildren, Chrystal and her husband Tobias, Matthew and his wife Rachelle, Jimmy John, Austin and Bridget; four great-grandchildren, Allison, Hunter, Avalyn, and Ryland; three sisters, Jean Devine of Iron Station, Kathryn Eury of Lincolnton, and Freida Robinson of Denver.

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; I go to prepare a place for you and where I am there you will be also" and now Johnny is reunited with Jane and they reside in their home in Heaven with a blessing of renewed memory and health. The family will receive visitors beginning 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley with service following at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dan King officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest cemetery.

Woodlawn Funeral Home is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Stanley Faith Promise, 512 Old NC 27, Stanley NC 28164.