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Location: Payne Hall at The First Baptist Church of Newport News
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025
Location: The First Baptist Church of Newport News
Interment: Following the Service
Location: Peninsula Memorial Park
Reverend David Lewis Robinson, 72, moved to his heavenly home on March 13, 2025 after an extended illness.
David was born in Asheville, N.C. and lived in N.C., Georgia, and Alabama throughout his childhood, He graduated from Mars Hill College in 1974 and went on to Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest where he earned a Master of Divinity. After serving in churches in N.C. and Va. for 33 years, David earned a Master's in Counseling from Regent University in 2010. He then served on staff at Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center for eight years.
Throughout his adult life, David enjoyed working with church youth groups, having led numerous World Changer events. After retiring, David became a member of The First Baptist Church of Newport News, where he taught Sunday School and served on various committees. He also enjoyed playing golf, biking, ballroom dancing, and spending time with family. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bernice Robinson and brother, Keith of Naples, N.C. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Gail Falkner, and two sons, Brandon K. Robinson of Powhatan, Va. and wife, Lauren, and Christopher D. Robinson of Staunton, Va. and wife, Cary and four grandchildren, Daniel, 16 years of age, Ella Lew, 14 years of age, Katelyn, 13 years of age, and Emerson, 11 years of age.
A reception will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Payne Hall at The First Baptist Church of Newport News. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church with interment to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make a small contribution to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ramona Rice
March 26, 2025
David was my therapist from 2016 until his retirement - he helped me after my husband died, leaving me with two children under the age of 10 to care for. David once told me he wasn't sure he wanted me to be his client, that I was bratty and didn't seem like I wanted to do the work - but he guided me so beautifully through that initial season of grief, and then when I met my now husband and navigating how to bring my children and new husband together. He was there for me during the pandemic, and in his office, the day he told me that he was retiring, I sobbed because it was devastating. After all, he was that important to me.
He and I spoke about grief often and radical acceptance, which is a concept that only recently feel like I finally understand what he was trying to say in his small office, after so many sessions. I feel selfish to mourn him, but I want his family to know that his life's work of caring for people lives on - I am sure there are countless stories like mine, of people whom he comforted and challenged in the best ways. He was truly exceptional and the world is sadder without him in it.
May his memory be a blessing - it certainly is for me.
Betty & Glen Titus
March 20, 2025
Gail, we were so saddened to hear of David's passing. Please except our deepest condolences and know our thoughts are with you. Betty & Glen
Angie Weston Hoff
March 18, 2025
This is how I remember David: champion of service, teacher of servanthood, mentor of youth. Circa 1989. Awendaw, SC. Grateful for my friend's legacy and care over us "kids". He will be dearly missed.
Ted Breeden
March 17, 2025
David will be truly missed.. I will always be grateful for all the love he shared with our children and the time he took to be sure they knew about Jesus as their savior.
Dave, you leave behind a great legacy and you led many to the Lord, it gets no better my friend.. I will miss your smile, your positive ways and words and that wonderful handshake.
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Gay Weston
March 17, 2025
We have fond memories of David Robinson and his family at First Baptist Church of Hopewell. Our four children were ministered by David as the Youth Pastor. Workcamps were often organized for home missions as well as World Changers. He was their friend and mentor. It was under his influence that so many of our kids are still telling stories of their church youth experiences and have stayed close in serving their Lord to this day. We have had lots of laughs with David and will miss knowing he is not around but do know that he is healed now and loving and living the Heavenly Presence of Jesus.
Love to Gail, Chris, Brandon and families....
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