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JOHN ROBBINS
PORTSMOUTH-Rev. John Floyd Robbins, 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Hill View Retirement Community. John was born, May 12, 1931 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Howard and Hazel Dials Robbins. He was also preceded in death by his step dad, Clyde Robbins; a twin brother, Emory Lloyd Robbins; two sisters, Janet Maple and Rosalie Ruark. He was a Korean War Army veteran serving in Germany from 1951 until 1953; He was also a graduate from Asbury College and attended Asbury Ministers Seminary School in Evanston, Ill. graduating in 1975. John was a United Methodist Minister pastoring churches in McDermott, Lucasville, Stockdale, Marietta, New Albany and last at Coles Blvd United Methodist in Portsmouth for 39 years. He was recently a member at Rubyville Community Church.
John was married to his childhood sweetheart, Rosemary Odle Robbins on April 28, 1951 and they had celebrated their 63rd anniversary this year. They had one daughter, Barbara (Jeff) Coakley of Portsmouth; one grandson, Alex (Fiance, Kenzy Vanderpool) Coakley of Portsmouth and one sister, Dorothy Alderman of Jacksonville, NC and several nieces, nephews, friends and Converts to the Lord.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Rubyville Community Church with Rev. Cal Ray Evans and Brian Baer officiating. Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. The family will receive friend at the church from 11 until the funeral hour on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Adkins-Brant Funeral Home in Portsmouth. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Evangelistic Outreach at 199 Ohio Avenue, New Boston, Ohio 45662. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adkinsbrantfuneralhome.com
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for John Robbins
Chris Moritz
September 7, 2014
Rosemary & family,
Was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good Christain friend and paster. Our family appreicaated how he was always there. He did a number of our family funeral's and we always felt like he was one of the family. May God give you his grace & peace in this time of sorrow. You and your family will be in our prayers.
God Bless!
Chris & Susie Moritz
Manly United Methodist Church
Gloria Miller
September 6, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
September 6, 2014
Rosemary,so sorry to hear of John's passing.Our deepest sympathy.
May God bless you and your family.
Joan,Brett,and Rachel Yuenger
September 6, 2014
Rosemary,
You will be in my prayers today as you mourn the loss of your husband and friend. John gave his life to serve Christ and has now received the gift of eternal life. May you know Christ's peace and comfort in the midst of your sadness.
Brent Watson (Shawnee Valley District Superintendent)
John Tuck
September 5, 2014
Pastor Robbins was a great blessing in my life. He always gave me words of encouragment when I was at Rubyville.
Great Nephew, Kyle Green
September 4, 2014
Great uncle John, we will miss you greatly.
I hope Aunt Rosemary will be okay. Sad to lose you.
Deborah Christman
September 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was friends with my father Joel Adams when they were growing up. He preached at my dad's and my grandmother' s funeral. Her name was Hazel Spriggs. It meant so much to have John there when my dad passed. To have someone that my dad admired so much to speak at the funeral meant so much to our family. I speak from my heart and for my whole family, you have our most sincere sympathy and we will hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Nina Richards
September 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you Rosemary and your daughter. May God comfort you and give you peace in laying John to rest. He was a good man. And you two had been together for a long time. Take Care. May God Bless you and Big hugs to you.
Kelly Routt
September 4, 2014
Rev. Robbins ministered to my family for decades. My grandparents, Gib and Murle Logan, considered him a wonderful family friend. While my grandmother was in hospice, Rev. Robbins always left her by pointing her way and saying, "I love you!" which she found a great comfort. As for me, I have never known a kinder or gentler man. God Bless the Robbins Family.
September 4, 2014
Barb and family,
With deepest sympathy.
Callie Nelson.
Donnie Campbell
September 4, 2014
Rosemary and Barb, sorry to hear about Uncle John. He has finished his course and is with his Lord , that he has served so faithfully all these years. He will be missed, but all of the lives he has touched and helped will continue to be blessed. Praying that you are comforted in the days to come
September 3, 2014
Rosemary and Barb,I am so sorry to hear this.John was a great man and he will be missed by all who knew him..I am working Saturday and cannot attend but my prayers are with you all...Cindy Merritt Thompson
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