Thomas E. Robinette

1955 - 2025

Thomas E. Robinette obituary, 1955-2025, Canton, OH

Thomas E. Robinette

1955 - 2025

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

Thomas Robinette Obituary

Visit the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home - Canton website to view the full obituary.

Thomas E. Robinette, 69, passed away on February 14, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 3, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Luther and Helen (Robb) Robinette. 

Tom dedicated his career to hard work, serving as a laborer for various companies throughout his life. Known for his resilience and down-to-earth nature, he leaves behind many cherished memories with those who knew him. Tom was a great mechanic and enjoyed helping fix his family's vehicles. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren but most especially his great-granddaughter. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janet McEndree and Alice Garrett; brothers, Charles Robinette, Bobby Robinette and Luther Jr and Kenneth Zufall. 

He is survived by his loving children, Bobby Robinette of Riverside, California and Tracy Robinette of Canton, OH; sisters, Charlene Ferencik and Sharon Erdely; brother, Bill Robinette; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, along with many nieces and nephews and his significant other Marie Smith.

Family and friends are invited to honor Tom’s life at a Celebration of Life Gathering on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly ask that donations be made to the charity of your choice in Tom’s memory.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Ave S, Canton, OH 44707. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at: 

www.sandersfuneralhomes.com 

(330) 484-2525

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home - Canton

4041 Cleveland Ave S., Canton, OH 44707

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