Harold William Robbins

Harold W. Robbins of Ruckersville, VA died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Robbins; his son, Thomas P. (Kathleen) Robbins; his three daughters, Donna M. (Joseph) Cannone, Kathleen A. (Robin Pastrana) Robbins, and Melissa L. (Justin) Wiley; and his five grandchildren, Joseph T. Mitchell, Patrick R. Robbins, Timothy L. Mitchell, Sean T. Robbins, and Asa B. Wiley. Mr. Robbins is also survived by his two brothers, Gerald (JoAnn) Robbins, and Donald (Mary) Robbins; and his brother-in-law Monroe Kiar. Mr. Robbins was the son of the late Harold V. Robbins and Mary Robbins; the brother of the late Mariann J. Kiar; and the brother-in-law of the late Patricia Robbins.

Mr. Robbins spent the majority of his career as a television executive with ABC. He was the recipient of an Emmy Award in 1984 for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sports for his work on the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. As a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Stanardsville, VA, he served on the vestry and as junior warden. He also served on the Modifications Committee of the Four Seasons Community Association. Mr. Robbins gave his service to our country as a veteran of the U.S. Army.

The Rev. Jane Piver will officiate a memorial service on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30 am at Grace Episcopal Church, 97 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973. A reception will follow at noon at the Four Seasons Clubhouse, 444 Four Seasons Drive, Ruckersville, VA 22968.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Medi Home Health & Hospice of Charlottesville, VA, who cared for Mr. Robbins with love and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 112, Stanardsville VA, 22973.