Don "Donnie" Robison

1947 - 2021

ROBISON, Don "Donnie", 74, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Donald "Mike" and Gatha B. Robison. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Paige Robison; daughters, Donna Lynn Newcomb, Jackie Dee Tavel (Chris); stepdaughters, Kim S. Thayer (Gene), Michele S. Howell (Brett); stepson, Michael S. Sanford Jr.; sisters, Peggy R. Johnston (Kirk), Janet R. Treanor (Craig); brother, Gary R. Robison (Sandi); granddaughter, Jessica Patricia Sullivan; grandson, Reece Newcomb; stepgrandsons, Dylan Heath, Jackson Howell; stepgranddaughters, Jordan Heath, Halie Sanford; stepgreat-grandson, Drake Puryear. Don was a proud graduate of Manchester High School and Hampden-Sydney College, where he excelled on their basketball teams. He was an avid fisherman, bowler and certified Master Gardener, but mostly loved spending time with his family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service. His Celebration of Life will follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hampden-Sydney Roundball Club, c/o The Office of College Advancement, P.O. Box 637, Hampden-Sydney, Va. 23943, alumni.hsc.edu. Online condolences at morrissett.com.