Dave was born on November 16, 1933 in Winter Garden, Florida to Madge & Lawson Robinson. He grew up in Bradenton, Florida and graduated from Manatee County High School in 1952. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy for 12 years. He completed business college through the Navy and began a career in the automobile industry.
Dave lived in Dayton, OH, Houston, TX, Charlotte, NC and Kansas City where he met his wife, Carol of 38 years. They married on December 8, 1982 in Kansas City and reside in Leawood, Kansas.
Dave was not only a great husband but a loyal friend, neighbor, confidant, employee and lover of the Lord. Dave had a passion for HIS Kingdom ministries and spreading God’s word.
One of Dave’s favorite scripture passages is Hebrews 13:5b, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Dave spent his entire professional career in the Automobile industry, specializing in Information Technology & Financial Operations.
Dave enjoyed singing bass in his Southern Gospel Quartet, The Watchmen, traveling, playing golf, home building projects, and giving back to his church and community. Dave is known for his amazing story telling and of course, his unforgettable (corny) jokes.
Dave was involved in the Olathe Rotary and served as President in 2008-09. He was also significantly involved in City Union Mission and World Harvest Ministries.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, brother, (Howard) and three sisters, (Ruth, Pearl and Sadie).
Dave is survived by his spouse, Carol B. Robinson of Leawood, Kansas. His sister, Mary Turner of Tampa, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 10:30AM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. View the recorded video by clicking the link below ...
There will be a celebration of life on July 11, 2020, 11:00 AM at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. This will be livestreamed: www.FB.com/MtMoriahNewcomer
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse at: https://www.samaritanspurse.org, Christians United for Israel at: https://www.cufi.org and/or Colonial Presbyterian Church at: https://www.colonialkc.org/.
We truly appreciate all of your kind words, thoughts and prayers.
