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Eddie Robinson

January 24, 1933 - April 12, 2015

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Obituary For Eddie Robinson

Eddie Max Robinson (our beloved “Paw Paw”), 82, of Denton, Texas, passed away in his sleep at 2:55 AM on April 12, 2015. Eddie was born on January 24, 1933 in Longview, Texas to Leland Ozro and Jenna Mae Robinson. He graduated from White Oak High School and on December 1, 1950, married Mittie Cleo Blaylock, his pre-school, elementary, middle and high school sweetheart. In 1954 and 1958, he welcomed two baby boys to the family. In 1976, the family expanded when he adopted two daughters. While working full time for Texas Instruments and raising the family, he graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After thirty years in Sherman, he retired from Texas Instruments, moved to Wylie, and then worked for fifteen more years as a paralegal for Robinson Schwab, LLP. His children remember him as a loving father who always taught them to turn the other cheek (even when they didn't want to) and to treat others as you would want them to treat you. Eddie was an avid fisherman, hunter, consummate tourist and an extremely accomplished musician. He loved to catfish, to collect trophies and was the church organist for decades. He was generous, kind and dedicated to his family and was passionate about his faith. He was a member at Covenant Church in Carrolton. Eddie is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Mittie Cleo Robinson; his eldest son and daughter-in-law, Nathan Eddie and Christy Robinson; his youngest son and daughter-in-law, Timothy S. and Janae Robinson; his eldest daughter Diane Johnson; his youngest daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Rick Evans; his beloved grandchildren and their spouses: Nathan Eddie and Lauri Robinson; Christopher and Collette Robinson; Aaron Robinson; Ashley Hobby; Alora and Matt Lewis; Kirk Evans; Meghan Evans; Alexandra and Zachary Stone; Addam Johnson; Brittney Morris; and his great grandchildren Christopher Diaz, Mycal and Emma Rhoades, Aidan Benge, Natalie and Elizabeth Lewis. He is also survived by his brother Avery Robinson and many other nieces and nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Leland Ozro and Jenna Mae Robinson and his sister Lela Mae Samuelson. Visitation will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm on Saturday, April the 18th prior to the funeral service which will begin at 1:00 PM in the Dannel Funeral Home Chapel, located at 302 S Walnut Street in Sherman Texas. The service will be officiated by Rev. Dan Rigdon, Pastor Emeritus of Life Central Church in Plano Texas. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park also in Sherman. To sign an online registry or convey condolences, please visit www.daltonandson.com. Funeral arrangements handled by Dalton and Son Funeral Home in Lewisville.

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  • April 17, 2015

    Sharron & John Turner

    Cleo and family. Our hearts are heavy for you in your loss of your best friend and husband, Eddie. Y'all have been on my mind recently and we love you and your family so much. We want to be there at his funeral but I'm scheduled to work and can't get off. God bless you is my prayer. Hugs. Sharron Turner ~ Sharron & John Turner, Melissa, Texas

  • April 16, 2015

    Hannah Hofmeister

    I regret to say I won't be able to attend the service, but I can see how cherished he is and loved by all of you. Sending prayers and comfort to the Robinson Family! ~ Hannah Hofmeister, Flower Mound, Texas

  • April 15, 2015

    David Gibson

    Darlene, it's great hearing about your Dad. It's a great joy to hear someone with a strong love like you. I, and I'm sure all of your East side Sherman friends are holding you and your family in our thoughts during this important time. God bless you, Eddie and your family. Love, David ~ David Gibson, Arlington, Texas

  • April 14, 2015

    Cleo and your precious family: I grieve w/ you for your loss of Eddie Max. My memory of Eddie was his smile...I never saw him w/o one. He was always an encourager to me. Your family still feels like an extension of my own. God will give you that "Peace that passes all understanding" in knowing that Eddie has his reward now. I love you all. Jan Norris

  • April 14, 2015

    Buddy Buie

    So many good thoughts about all the yesterdays that the Buies and Robinsons can recall with joy and thankfulness to the Lord Jesus. Please know that June and I send our prayers, thoughts and condolences to Sister Cleo and all the family...may the Lord Jesus give His perfect peace and great comfort...thankful to have know Bro. Eddie and shared with him the love of God. ~ Buddy Buie, Livingston, Texas

  • April 14, 2015

    Gerald Wise

    Eddie Max was always laughing when people were around. We really enjoyed knowing him and the world has an empty place as a result of him going home. ~ Gerald Wise, Richardson, Texas

  • April 14, 2015

    Steve and Caroline Bond

    Cleo, Nathan and Tim...Our condolences to you all . May God's strength envelope you all and lift you up and bring peace. We have so many memories of your dad playing the organ and singing and I know he will be missed. Love you all ~ Steve and Caroline Bond, Whitewright, Texas

  • April 14, 2015

    Ravi and Mali Ravindran

    Our thoughts are prayers are with the Robinsons. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences of passing away of paw Paw. It is a great loss to not only you but to everyone who knew him. He was a kind hearted gentleman. He will be missed . ~ Ravi and Mali Ravindran, FLOWER MOUND, Texas

  • April 14, 2015

    Cindy and Sam Davis and Bonnie LePelley

    We love you all so much! We are so sorry for your loss and Pray for God's greatest comfort for each of you. ~ Cindy and Sam Davis and Bonnie LePelley

  • April 14, 2015

    Le'Sann Corrie Oglethorpe

    For all of our lives he was such a special part of our family. We cherish the sweet memories...they just went way up in value. We love you all and are praying for your strength and comfort. Will see you Saturday. ~ Le'Sann Corrie Oglethorpe, Montgomery, Texas

  • April 13, 2015

    You will be missed, the Marilyn King Family. Our condolences to your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

  • April 13, 2015

    Rev. Michael & Peggy Bingham

    It is with the deepest sympathy for the entire Eddie Max Robinson Family that we add our fullest measure of prayer and support for you all. Eddie was the greatest kind of Christian Gentleman there was, and it was our privilege to be his Pastor for a while and counted him as our dearest friend. ~ Rev. Michael & Peggy Bingham, Deer Park, Texas

  • April 13, 2015

    David &.Kay Gilbert

    Nathan and Family . Our condolences to you all at the passing of your Dear Dad . Our Thoughts and Prayers for comfort . David and Kay Gilbert . ~ David &.Kay Gilbert, Denison, Texas

  • April 13, 2015

    cheryl coleman

    God bless the Robinson family. Bro. Robinson will be missed. I enjoyed the time I had with the Robinson at Grace Tabernacle. I loved hearing his wife sing. My condolences to the Robinson family. ~ cheryl coleman, Denison, Texas

  • April 13, 2015

    marcie brooks

    Darlene and family, I know your heart is hurting but know we are all thinking of you and praying for you. ~ marcie brooks

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