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Earl Robertson Obituary

EARL HOWARD ROBERTSON (ROBINSON) ROCKFORD - Earl Howard Robertson (Robinson) departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 10, 2015, in his home. He was born in West Mississippi, the son of Mrs. Nealie Jennings (Pearson) and Mr. Solomon Robinson. He lived over fifty years in Rockford, IL, coming from West, MS. He attended West High School. He married Mary Walker on December 5, 1974. He received his EMT certification as well as his CDL license. He was last employed by Joe Cooling's & Sons in Belvidere, IL. He leaves to cherish many memories; loving wife, Mary; daughters, Lorraine Dixon, Tracy (Robert) Carr, Laura (Anthony) Dixon, and Carla (James) Holliman; sons, Alandis Robinson of Atlanta, GA, Mark (Rosina) Robinson of Hawaii, and Andre (Tamera) Walker of Houston, TX; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2015, at All Nations Worship Center, 4747 W. Riverside Blvd. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State Street.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2015.

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De Shepherd

January 14, 2015

Earl, you will be missed. May the Lord bless your family during this sad and difficult time. Joe & De Shepherd

I'm gonna miss talking with you everyday cousin..

Glory Ellis

January 14, 2015

May your many memories of my cousin Earl help to sustain you and family at this most difficult time.
Were gonna miss you! Our hearts still ache with sadness,and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you,no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again..

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