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Eugene Robinson Obituary

Robinson, Eugene "Gene" Age 78, of Corpus Christi, TX formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2011 of a cerebral hemorrhage. Gene is survived by his wife Barbara, 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grand- children. He is also survived by a sister Laura and brothers Jackie and Carson. Gene was a Human Relations Consultant as part of a faculty team at Marquette University and also worked in Louisville, KY as the Assistant Director of the City County Human Relations Committee. A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to Habitat for Humanity.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 24, 2011.

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Jevon Robinson

October 17, 2012

I am Jevon Robinson< son of Joseph. Eugene was my grandfather; although I had only met him and grandma Barbara a couple of times his memory still burns bright in my mind. I will love him always and his influence shall remain a driving force in my life.

deasia davis

June 16, 2011

i am deAsia eugenes great grand daughter.im gonna miss you grandaddy and thanks for the great memories we had.

May 23, 2011

I am Carson Eugene's younger brother, from AZ. I knew my brother as Mousie.I remember our childhood days. We really had a lot of fun. I enjoyed them so much. I will miss you,see you on the way up.

Your Brother Carson

May 23, 2011

I am Mousie's sister-in-law Lorrayne from AZ. I am little mouse because I loved cheese to. I wanted to meet the big Mouse but I didn't get to until too late. For that I am sorry, it's my loss.

Sincerely Lorrayne Robinson

May 23, 2011

My name is Laura Walls. I live in Verona Ms. I am Eugene's older sister. I have many fond memories of our lives together at home, and mom's good food we shared.I will miss you being a phone call away, but you will live on vividly in my heart. So long my brother.

Your Sister,
Laura Walls

Alease Hall-Cleveland

May 20, 2011

Hi I'm Eugene's great niece. Unfortunately I didn't know him, I didn't know who he was till a few months ago and only got to share one phone call with him. But hopefully I will still get to know him through Uncle Jackie who always has a story about his brother the hero. I'm deeply sorry for the loss that his family is going through. I am sure he is having a peaceful reunion with my grandmother Alease that he told me he cherished so much.

Alease Hall-Cleveland

May 20, 2011

I'm Eugene's great niece. Unfortunately I never got to know him, didn't even know he existed till a few months ago and only shared one phone call but thanks to Uncle Jackie I hope to still get to know him cause every time I speak to him he is full of stories to tell of his little brother the hero. I want to let his family know how sorry I am for thier loss. I'm sure he is having a peaceful reunion with my grandmother Alease, his sister that in our one conversation he told me he cherished so much.

joseph robinson

May 17, 2011

If we loved him a thousand times,then we dreamed a thousand dreams. For wherever a dream embraced life... There he stood. He was that kind of father and that kind of man. He left each of us, his children, a torch to bear. A glowing light of love, family, and worship. We shall each carry our torch and proudly pass it on to our children and grandchildren, for we know it is the light of our Father at whoms feet he now sits. Thanks Dad for all you did for us and country. Don"t catch all of heavens fish before I get there, i"ll be there with ya"ll someday. In the end we realize it never seems to take as long as it should. Love you forever Pops... Joe (Robin) Robinson

Sheila Reeder

May 6, 2011

My father will be greatly missed,I will truley miss the wisdom he tried to instill in me.He always had more faith in me than I had in myself.He made me keep my head up,when I thought I couldn't.I will always love and miss you.LOVE your daughter "Sheila".

May 5, 2011

My daddy was a great man in many ways. The last time I saw him alive was at Danielle's wedding in Milwaukee. While being very proud and happy for her, he still found the time to hound me about making the right decisions in my life. Well now I guess I'll be getting my life lessons from above and he'll have help from the angels and my sister Sharon. Man, I'm in trouble now! I miss you daddy and will always, always love you.

Your Daughter, Goodie

May 3, 2011

I am Rachel Robinson. I am Eugene's sister- in law.Unfornately I was not able to share our lives together, except for our phone calls where kind words were always spoken. I felt I knew him because he and Jackie were so close. As a wife my heart goes out to his wife in her time of grief.

Love Rachel

May 3, 2011

I am Jackie Robinson from Fort Bragg, California. I am his older brother. The last time I spoke to my brother Eugene was the day before he died. We had planned as soon as the weather got warmer we would go to Ohio and visit our Mother and Fathers graves. My brother and I went into the Army and served in the all black unit Seven Hundred - Sixty First Tank Batalion. I will always remember Eugene as the the hero of our family. We had fun going to school and playing football together. Then we went our separate ways.There will always be a special place in my heart for him. I love you brother.

Love Jackie

Alexandra Gillespie

May 3, 2011

Gene was my dear uncle, to all those who know him don't let his memory fade away to those who didn't I'm truly sorry you never had to meet him and have him touch your life as he has touched many others. Rest in Peace, Love Always, Alex

Michael Robinson

May 1, 2011

My Father was greatly loved and I will truly miss him. Pops you will always be in my heart.

Your Son,
Michael

April 30, 2011

I am Eugene's niece from California. He was the most wonderful uncle a niece could ask for. He was known to me as Uncle Mousie.Most of his relatives called him Mousie or the Mouse. As a young girl he was so hansome in his uniform he was my knight in shinning armor. I thought he was rich because he always gave me fifty-cents and a stick of gum, and not to mention how smart I thought he was.In the last few years. I was able to visit him in his home where he showed me what a good fisherman he was. We spoke often on the phone where he gave me good advice and boy did he have jokes. If you didn'tknow him you really missed out. I will miss him deeply. But his smile will forever stay in my eyes and his voice in my ears. My heart and my love go out to my Aunt Barbara and his children and my cousins.
Eugene's Niece
Shirley Ann

Steve Porter

April 30, 2011

I knew Gene well when we worked on the same floor, he at the Human Relations Commission and I at the Crime Commission, during the turbulent times of 1968 and beyond in Louisville. He was always a voice of reason, but one of great passion also. He knew the black experience in our country and wasn't going to quit until we white folks would join in doing something about it. He knew both communities had a lot of work to do. Although I lost touch with him from those times, I assume he never gave up on the struggle and never stopped trying to bring us all together. He taught me so much during those years and I am grateful to him for that. Thank you Gene, you are fondly remembered.

Beverly J Jones

April 27, 2011

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

kenneth payton

April 24, 2011

My name is Kenneth Payton aka Kenny pooh as recognized Uncle Eugene;he will be missed greatly and dearly,my heat and prayers go up and out to all who knew him

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