Dr. W. David Robbins

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W. Robbins Obituary

Dr. W. David Robbins, Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, E.C. Robins School of Business, University of Richmond, passed away April 16, 2005. The family will receive friends at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cannon Memorial Chapel of the University Richmond. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross for Tsunami Relief or to the University of Richmond's E. Claiborne Robins School of Business Building Fund in honor of Dr. W. David Robbins.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 18, 2005.

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John (Jack) Bennett

April 12, 2025

Truly an Amazing Man......My Dean at the Robins School....I am thankful for the privilege of knowing him. He was, indeed, my mentor, giving me an opportunity when I needed one. I am forever grateful to Dr. W. David Robins.

JOHN BENNETT

April 11, 2024

I owe Dr Daid W Robbins more than I would ever be able to repay

I knew him to be humble, accomplished, quiet, with great leadership abilities

John Bennett - Robins School - '65

April 11, 2023

One to be admired....professional....caring...supportive.....
a friend to student and staff alike...

John Bennett

July 30, 2022

I´m glad that I have lived long enough to add: Dr Robins believed in me...... a student who had a rocky academic past but who became grounded by a Marine Corps experience, an academic opportunity in a Junior College, and motivation by acceptance by Dr Robins.

Gay Robbins D'Surney

April 28, 2005

Thanks so much for all your stories, kind words and prayers. Many of the stories about my father are laugh-out-loud funny, and that’s been a great comfort over the past week.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 4:00 p.m., my family and I laid my fathers ashes to rest in the Columbarium at the University of Richmond. The Chaplain, Jim Adams with Odyssey, (Hospice), presided. It’s true what they say about Hospice. They really are angels. We held hands in prayer.

The forecast for showers was delightfully wrong again, and it was a beautiful sunny afternoon. I read my own prayer to my father and Bryce, (my nine year old) played Josh Grobans song “You Raise Me Up” on his CD player. It was very moving, and a and nice final tribute to a dear and lovely man.

When we got home I took a walk and was thinking, “Gosh, it would nice to have a sign from Dad that he’s ok with everything or that he’s at peace.” Just then, I looked up and a man was in his front yard practicing fly fishing.

Many thanks,

John Woleben

April 21, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of my friend and Dean, Dr. W. David Robbins. May he enjoy the glory of being with our Savior in Heaven.

Steve Bowman

April 18, 2005

We of the Class of 1969 were very blessed to have Dr. Robbins as a professor and mentor. I appreciate more today what a wonderful experience UR and the SBA were for me. My son and I visited the campus this past week and I was proud to have gone there and to show him what a fine place it was and is today.

Steve Bowman

Hugh Richeson

April 18, 2005

We have lost a wonderful friend, teacher and mentor. Truly one of a kind and an inspiration to all of us fortunate enough to know him and be his students. However, I do know I will be seeing him again as he had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. A man wise in everything!

Hugh Richeson SBA '69

Bob Sangster

April 18, 2005

Our prayers are with you Ruth and the family as we know Dave will be missed. It was an honor to have known Dr. Robins as a leader, educator and friend. Today we celebrate life and all that he added to it. Our fond memories will be here always.

Joanna Pace Partain

April 18, 2005

David Robbins was our friend and mentor for 40 years as we traveled the path from Denton to Richmond.

Ruth, Gay Laurie, Sherry, Mike, Jack and Hilda

please know that we hold you with love in our hearts and prayers at this time. The Partains

Betsy Partain Clements

April 17, 2005

My love and prayers are with you Aunt Ruth, Sherry, Mike and Gay.

My Uncle Dave will always be the man I most admired after my own father. I loved him as I know he loved and cared for many.

Michael Foreman

April 17, 2005

An authentic teacher and leader who made Richmond a better place for all- students, faculty, alumni and the community at large.

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