Rob Robinson

Rob Robinson obituary, Leland, NC

Rob Robinson

Rob Robinson Obituary

Visit the Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Village Road Chapel - Leland website to view the full obituary.
Merle E. "Rob" Robinson, 81, of Leland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Wilmington, NC.

Rob was a veteran of the US Army, serving 2 tours in Vietnam, and went on to become an accomplished salesman and designer of home electronics systems.

He is survived by the love of his life, Susan Harris, and his daughter Kristin Fitz. He will be dearly missed by many friends and acquaintances.

Funeral Services will be private, at the convenience of the family, and are entrusted to Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Village Road Chapel, Leland. Please online condolence messages for Rob's family on his Tribute Wall at www.wilmingtoncares.com

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