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Eugene Robinson Obituary
Springfield, IL—Eugene Robinson, age 75, entered into a peaceful rest on November 17th, 2020, at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV.
He was preceded in death by parents; Ollie and Rosanna Robinson and siblings; Dennis Wallace II and Mary Martin.
He is survived by former wife, Mary Sellers Robinson; his children Eugene Aundre (Krystal) Robinson, Anita Robinson, Regena Robinson, Ashley Robinson, Leslie Eugene (Tyisha) Robinson, Sahara K. Bell; god-children Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee, Al Joyner Jr, Debra Joyner, Angela Joyner and Aronda Joyner Edwards; along with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Born on October 9th, 1945, he graduated from Feitshans HS. Serving in the US Army, he earned a National Defense Service Medal. He also served as an Adjudicator and Investigator with the IDHR.
Services will be held Monday, November 30th, 2020 at Robey Park Manor Funeral Home in Chicago Heights, Illinois with a private burial to follow.
Due to COVID-19, service from 11-Noon will be closed to the public but can be viewed virtually.
Please reach out to Chatham Funeral Services, 312-613-6429 for details.
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Michael Smith
December 6, 2020
My sincerest condolences to Gene’s family and friends. Gene was a Springfield Legend, the life of the party, a loyal friend and a very charismatic brother. Love ya Gene. RIP
Michael Smith
December 6, 2020
My sincerest condolences to Gene’s family and friends. Gene was a Springfield Legend, the life of the party, a loyal friend and a very charismatic brother. Love ya Gene. RIP
Dennis Tibbs
December 1, 2020
Sarge jackson
November 29, 2020
A great guy to know. R.I.P
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