David Robinson

David Robinson obituary, Sumter, SC

David Robinson

David Robinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium on Feb. 5, 2025.

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Sumter, SC David Robinson, age 90, husband of the late Willie Mae Robinson, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence.
Born March 14, 1934, in Blythewood SC, he was the son of the late Frank Arthur and Lois Robinson. After serving in the USMC, he retired from both Government Services Administration and Farmers Telephone Coop. and was former owner of Trusty Janitorial Service. A man of Christian faith, David was a member of the East Sumter Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed gardening and raising fruit trees. His true joy in life came from sharing his faith about his god Jehovah with his neighbors and anyone that would listen. He will be remembered as a very loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His gregarious laughter will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving to cherish his memory are two sons, Lawrence Robinson and his wife Debra of Sumter, and Terry Robinson and his wife Doretha, of Fort Mill one daughter Pamalyn Smith and her husband Russell of Sumter, a brother Douglas Arthur of Blythewood, two sisters, Dorothy Bowers, and Carolyn Robinson, both of Blythewood, seven grandchildren, Russell Smith, Jr., Ian Robinson, Simon Robinson, Seth Robinson, Terry Robinson, Jr., Shalon Lewis, Shanise Johnson and two great granddaughters, Olivia Naloni Smith and Tai Lewis.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Francis King, and Martha Chavis and a daughter, Lavelle Johnson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the North Sumter Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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