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1931
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2011
James Robbins Obituary
April 9, 1931 -
July 13, 2011
Mr. James Alton Robbins, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Robbins was born in Walnut Hill, FL on April 9, 1931 and resided in Bratt, FL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served from 1949 to 1960. He retired from Monsanto in 1971 and started his construction business, where he worked for several years before retiring.
Alton was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many years of fishing with his son, Matt, and good friend, Barney. He also loved to play the guitar and gospel singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mae Robbins; two brothers, William T. Robbins and Harrell Robbins; and a sister, Louree Battaglia.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille Robbins of Bratt, FL; his son, Matt and Margo Robbins of Bratt, FL; two grandchildren, Harmony Bell of Mobile, AL and Sheldon Robbins of Bratt, FL; two great-grandchildren, Logan Bell and Mackenzie Bell; a brother, Bill and Bernice Robbins of Pensacola, FL; a sister, Charlene and J.D. Warrick of Jay, FL; a special niece, Arlene Delafoasa of Atmore, AL; a sister-in-law, Glennie Robbins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Reverend Theron Collinsworth, the Reverend Ted Bridges and the Reverend Ronald Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 2 P.M. until the funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Mike Robbins, Alan Robbins, Ray Hood, Greg Robbins, Brian Robbins and Phillip Robbins. Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Cash, Clark Hall, Lindy Phillips, Jason Stabler, W.T. Gilley and Leslie Barnes.
Special thank you to Covenant Hospice for the loving care that they have provided.
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