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ROBINSON WILLIAM T. ROBINSON "Doc" Devoted Basketball Coach and Mentor On Friday, February 13, 2009. He is survived by daughter, Kimberly Buckmon; son, Martin Butler; three grandchildren; uncle, Dr. Alvin Robinson; nephew, Tracy Coleman; niece, April Coleman; cousin, Jeri Robinson, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 19 at HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE and 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Friday, February 20 at Holy Name Catholic Church, 920 11th St. NE. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.
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D'Angelo Alford
March 7, 2009
My deepest sympothy goes out to the family of Doc I will always remember him and iam sorry for your lose. CLASS OF 02 Spingarn Shs.
Nichole Fantroy
March 4, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family in your time of sorrow.And always remember that nothing that is ever loved is lost.
ERNEST B CUNNINGHAM JR
February 27, 2009
Prayers of Peace to all the family from all of the family of the Late Rev Dr E.B.Cunningham,Sr DD, another Trinidad resident legend who remembers your great leadership.
Raymond Gray
February 21, 2009
Doc: Thanks for all the memories of 40 yrs. You will be missed.Your sincere friendship was greatly enjoyed bymany people.Rest My Dear Friend....
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Tee Thompsom
February 21, 2009
To the Robinson Family:
May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. I will truly miss him.
Clyde Bailey, Jr.
February 20, 2009
Coach DOC,
People of your caliber are few and far between. Thanks for your many words of encouragement throughout my high school days. Rest in Peace!
Tami Burns-Bailey
February 20, 2009
Mr. DOC TATE,
Your oh so wonderful presence will truly be missed..you will always be remembered as a legendary "Washingtonian" now you and Carroll Swann can play baseball in heaven! Peace and blessings to the family.
Norman Nixon
February 20, 2009
Coach Doc,
You are a true legend in DC to any kid that picked up a basketball. I will never forget when I tried out for one of your teams when I was 12 and was suprised that I got picked. That gave me some credibility that I never imagined considering all of the guys and ladies you have coached. You told me I made it because I hustled and played defense and listened. (but some guys wanted to fight me because of it) You said I would be successful and to always give back and I haven't forgotten that. and I made some great friends because of it. I just wish some of these young guys could learn what we learned. It was an honor to know guys like you and Bill Butler, Tom Jones, Mr. Jabbo Kenner, Chuck Taylor etc.
Jewel Williams
February 20, 2009
To the Robinson Family: My condolences to your family during this time. Doc will truly be missed.
Butch Burns
February 20, 2009
Thanks "Doc T" for being my freind for over 40 years....
Your friend Butch Burns
PEGGY MATTHEWS
February 20, 2009
DOC!!!
MY HEARTS GOES OUT TO YOUR THE FAMILY. WE GO BACK A MANY OF YEARS TO THE (60'S). GOD WAS GOOD TO YOU ALL OF YOUR '68' YEARS, WITH SPECIAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES YOU WERE 'SPECIAL' IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.
Lenoid (Shorty) Coleman
February 19, 2009
I will miss you and I will always have the life lessons you taught me. May the family find comfort in knowing that "Doc" touched the lives of so many others and gave them the gift of many happy memories.
Arlinda Page
February 19, 2009
Doc thanks for stepping in when UDC Womens' Basketball team needed you the most. I will miss coming to see you every summer.
Kathy Jackson
February 19, 2009
Doc my fondest memories of you are from the Trinidad neighborhood where we grew up and DC Deptment of Recreation where we worked. Rest in peace.
Toni Miller
February 19, 2009
Uncle Sonny, we'll miss you..howeve, you'll forever be in our hearts!
Eric Alexander
February 19, 2009
Doc I thought I would never miss your yelling...but I do and I got your point. I remember everything you said.
Larry King
February 19, 2009
To the Robinson Family,
My condolances go out to you all. Sonny and I have kept in touch off and on since the early 60's(Rips,Trinidad,Spingarn and Howard U)and he was always uplifting towards everyone he came in contact with. Rest in Peace "Doc".
Reginald Beckham, Jr.
February 19, 2009
In your time of sorrow, I will keep you and yours in my heart and in my prayers. Please know that he is in a better place.
February 19, 2009
God bless the family of Doc Robinson, lifetime friend and former business partner. Peace and Blessings to all,
Bob Ballard
Lithonia, GA
tommy lee
February 19, 2009
my prayers are with the family..Doc is and always will be a "Bison"..Thanks Doc for all the memories at lincoln recreation center.
Nina Price
February 19, 2009
My heart is saddened by hearing of the sudden loss of Sonny. I was blessed with the opportunity to meet him at Cousin Ruth's funeral. We had high hopes of getting the family together for a reunion. I pray that the family find peace in his homegoing. Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance (Jude 2)
Blessings to you all,
PHILLIP MATHIS
February 18, 2009
REST IN PEACE ... LOVE & BLESSINGS ... YOUR BROTHER PHIL.
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
Reggie Walker
February 18, 2009
Doc
You will truly be miss but I will pass on everything that you have taught me. Rest in Peace Coach
Tracey and April trust in the Lord for he will guide you and keep you through these trouble times
Dot Fields
February 18, 2009
Doc - God Bless You and thanks for the lessons learned.
Quiani Mendez
February 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time
Sandrea Woolfolk
February 18, 2009
The years that I worked with Doc will always be among my more colorful memories. He was someone who lived life to the fullest. No one remembers him without a smile. Rest well my brother and friend.
FRANKLIN HOPKINS
February 18, 2009
"DOC"THANK YOU FOR THE LIFE LESSONS YOU TAUGHT ME.
BE AT PEACE WITH THE LORD.ALL MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Jackie Mckinnon
February 18, 2009
Coach Doc was a great teacher who taught me hard lessons on growing pains. He will be missed by all of the D.C Area.
Mia Queen
February 18, 2009
April & Tracey
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sonny. Although I met Sonny before when your grandma Ruth was living, I feel like I just got to know all of you while preparing for her funeral. I thank God for all of you. I thank God we were given the chance to connect. He's home now. May he rest in God's Perfect Peace.
Robin Forrest
February 18, 2009
April and Tracey:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your uncle Sonny. I know how much he cared for the two of you. This is such a tragedy so soon after your grandmother's passing! I love you both!
Fred Cunningham
February 18, 2009
God Bless the family and just remember that he is is a more peaceful place now and he is not sufferring.
Mike Goodwin
February 18, 2009
Love ... Peace ... Unlimited Blessings
to the family.
Gary Williams
February 18, 2009
To the Robinson Family:
My condolences to you on the passing of a great man who worked hard to improve the lives of young people all around the DC area.
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