Francis L Robinson

Francis was born on November 17, 1916, to the late Frederick and Nellie Robinson of Dowagiac. He married Mary Bond in 1945 in Kalamazoo, MI after serving 4 years with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. Francis was a fan of Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees never missing a game even through his last bat with the Yankees. He was also an avid Notre Dame Football fan. After retirement from the U.S Postal Service in Dowagiac he shared his time between Dowagiac and Florida. In 2003 in became a full-time resident of Florida opting for the warmer weather. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, sister Gertrude Carder and grandson Joseph Robinson. He is survived by his son Dan (Samantha) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL, son Joseph (Debbie) Robinson of Ypsilanti, MI along with 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, Jamie (Jason) Spenner of Berrien Springs, MI, Tyler Robinson of Paw Paw, MI and Christopher (Lauren) Robinson of Ypsilanti, MI and a step-granddaughter Asjah Dickens of Jacksonville, FL.

Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel. Memorial Services for Francis will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 9800 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL on Thursday, January 29th at 11:00am. Following cremation he will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Dowagiac, MI.