Cameron Crossley Robbins

2004 - 2023

Cameron Crossley Robbins was a beloved grandson, son, brother and friend. He was lost at sea after being reported missing off the coast of Athol Island in the Bahamas on the evening of May 24. He was 18 years old and a recent high school graduate of the University Lab School in Baton Rouge, LA. Cameron is survived by his parents, Will and Shari; his brother and sister, Cole and Cassie; his grandmothers, Carolyn Faye McDowell of Riverview, FL and Mary Ann Robbins of Baton Rouge; and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins spread throughout the country from Pennsylvania to Texas. He was born on November 1, 2004 in Abilene, TX and adopted a few days later into his Louisiana family. He attended the University Lab School in Baton Rouge from kindergarten to the time of his graduation on May 21. He was an active member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church where he was baptized and confirmed, and where he had been the Vice President of the youth group. He grew up participating in any and every competitive activity that he could find, dominating numerous YMCA and church-league preschool team leagues. He eventually chose baseball as his first love. He was a three-year varsity letterman on for the U High Cubs. During the summers of 2021 and 2022 he traveled with the Knights KNation teams as a pitcher, third baseman and short stop playing numerous showcase tournaments from Georgia to Louisiana. He was a tough player, battling back from multiple injuries, known to pitch through separated shoulders and broken hands. He hoped to continue his baseball career at the college level. In addition to being a high school athlete, he was undefeated in pop-a-shot. He loved his truck and country music, and was always a big star in the shower and with karaoke machines. He loved to fish, making frequent trips to his family's fish camp in Fourchon, LA. He had just returned from a weekend fishing trip on the Louisiana Gulf Coast with his father and brother before he left for a graduation celebration with his friends to the Bahamas. He was also an avid LSU fan regularly attending football, basketball and baseball games. Finally, he loved all things edible, especially his mother's red beans and his grandmother's spaghetti and meatballs. He made frequent late-night trips to his family's pantry, where he consumed large quantities of fruity pebbles and popcorn. Though he left this world far too soon, he lived a life full of good friends and family He was funny and kind-hearted, but also intense and driven. He doted on his grandparents and he took pride in his work. He will be missed desperately by his family and friends, who will carry their cherished memories of him to eternity. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge on Sunday, June 4, with visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and service at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name may be made to Christian Homes & Family Services in Abilene, Texas at https://christianhomes.com/.