Clifford Brantley Robinson was born on May 12, 1930 in Concord, NC to Daniel and Stella Robinson. He was one of 14 children. Cliff attended Johnson C. Smith University where he received a degree in education. After meeting Pattie Carter at a movie theater they married and moved to Newton, NC where they both worked as educators. They had three children; Clifford Robinson, Jr., Dehra Robinson, and Donivan Robinson.
After retiring from Newton-Conover Middle School as a teacher, Cliff not being one to sit idle took a full time position at the ABC store. He worked there 14 years before retiring for good.
After sixty years of marriage Clifford's beloved wife preceded him in death. On August 14, 2017 he joined her leaving behind their three children, four sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements under the direction of Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro, GA, 770-471-7171.