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Michael Robinson Obituary

PEORIA - Michael A. Robinson, 54, of Peoria passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at 2214 W. Starr St. in Peoria.

He was born April 13, 1958, in Mobile, Ala., to Esther Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his mother, Esther Robinson of Webster, Texas; two brothers, Glen (Demetria) Robinson of Peoria and Demetrius Robinson of Mobile, Ala.; four sisters, Annette (OJ) Simmons of Peoria, Juanita (Jerry) Flanagan of Vista Rico, Ga., and Sharon Lucy and Dawn Johnson of Peoria; two uncles, Jessie (Audrey) Robinson and Bishop Walter (Aurelia) Betts, both of Mobile, Ala.; three aunts, Marilyn Evans, Augustine Rorie and Dottie Robinson, all of Peoria; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his stepfather; two uncles; and his fiancee, Vetta Linwood.

Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m., with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Pastor Richard K. Hammonds will officiate. The family has chosen T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their loved one.

Online prayers, words of encouragement and tributes may be shared with the family at www.twparkschapel.com.

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

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Oct. 4, 2012.

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October 18, 2012

Even though we are sad, we wish you were here, you did not have time to say goodbye, Jesus called you home, we will cry for awhile, the memories will be in our hearts your suffering is over, sleep on Michael till we meet again. Love your brothers and sisters.

The Linwood Family

October 6, 2012

To Michael Robinson's Family,prayers go out to your family.May God Bless you & may his Angel's wings spread around you all & bring you comfort during this time of sorrow!! R.I.P. Mike!!

October 5, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Michael. We are going to miss you. Love you with all of our hearts and thank you for the time we spent together.

PAMERLYN THOMPSON-WILSON

October 4, 2012

TO THE ROBINSON FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BRING YOU THE PEACE THAT IS SO GREATLY NEEDED. TRUST THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT!

SUMIKA MYRICK

October 4, 2012

MAY GOD COMFORT THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED BE STRONG. HE IS STILL IN OUR HEART. MAY GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

a good friend

October 4, 2012

sorry my good friend u were so kool i just had spoke 2 u a day b4, nd the last thing u said to me was ' BE SAFE.. that ? u asked me well im never going back!!!

Dawn McDougal

October 4, 2012

May God comfort your hearts during your time of bereavement. Remember weeping may endure for a night but JOY,(unspeakable) comes in the morning. Praying your strength during this time. Wishing I was able to be you all during this time, my spirit however is.

Lynn Davis

October 4, 2012

God, bless the robinson family keep your hand in god hand my prayer goes out to you

October 4, 2012

sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family, Mrs. Adell Gordon and family

Rev. John H. Lee Sr.

October 4, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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