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Robert Haskins
1937 - 2015
Robert Haskins
1937 - 2015
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BORN
1937
DIED
2015
Robert Haskins Obituary
Robert James Haskins Jr., 77, of Wilmington passed away Friday evening, Sept. 25, 2015 at the Wilmington Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born Dec. 27, 1937 in Denver, Colorado, son of the late Robert James Haskins Sr. and Marie Evelyn Benton Haskins.
Jim was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and was a Professor of Music at the Wilmington College for 46 years.
Surviving are wife, Elizabeth Anne Haskins, whom he married on June 23, 1973 in Chillicothe; four sons, Robert Scott (Susan) Haskins of Greeley, Colorado, Raymond Charles Springfield of Denver, Robert John (Jenna) Haskins of Oviedo, Florida and Christopher Thomas (Amber) Haskins of Zanesville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Allie Haskins, Charlie Haskins, Melanie Haskins, Kyle Haskins, Eric Haskins, Alex Haskins, and Conner Haskins; sister, Kathleen Mashburn of Lynchburg, Virginia; half-sister, Patricia (Lynn) Schott of Littleton, Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and one great-niece.
Memorial Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 120 Columbus St., Wilmington, with Pastor Dr. Tom Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday.
The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the First Christian Church of Disciples Organ Fund or the Wilmington College Music Department. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Alison Hamilton Grosso
September 22, 2023
The most memorable college professor that I had at Wilmington College. A great teacher, advisor, and friend. Often a musical moment will pop up during my day, and his smile will turn up :-).
Karen Piatt
October 6, 2015
He was such a loving, caring, and giving man. It was always a joy to see and talk with him. Our family so dearly loved him. Mother always had a smile on her face when she spoke of him.
Candi Morris
October 4, 2015
I always loved working with him...it was sheer joy, both in the rehearsals and performances, as well as his enthusiasm! He will be missed.
S. Long
October 3, 2015
Was a remarkable man...I knew him at Wilmington Collage in the late 60's..Loved by many
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September 29, 2015
Loved that man. Sorry for your loss.
Jackie Martin Quay
Alison Hamilton-Grosso
September 28, 2015
My favorite Wilmington professor - wonderful memories of my 4 years there as a music major.
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