He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart. As a Technical Sergeant in the Virginia Air National Guard, he served as an aircraft technician. After retiring from the Virginia Air National Guard, he loved helping others and working part time at Nelsen Funeral Home. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed woodworking, making cigar box guitars, building amplifiers and cooking chili.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Pauline Robinson; and a brother, Raymond Robinson. He is survived by a dear friend, Elaine Trinder; son, Maki Robinson; step-children, Lauren Cochran and Jeffrey Sanders; four step-grandchildren; and a brother, James Robinson of Florida.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 with a memorial service immediately following at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
