Albert Leroy Robbins, Sr.

Albert Leroy Robbins, Sr., 86, went home to the Lord on May 25, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1937, in St. Louis, MO to George E. Robbins and Pearl E. (Wright) Robbins. He moved to Eustace, TX in 2006 from Illinois. Mr. Robbins married Frieda Ellis March 26, 1956. They were married till her passing in 2005. They had seven children.

Mr. Robbins was a carpenter and painter. In 1990, he helped build his sister and brother-in-law’s house in Eustace. He loved to play bridge, draw plans for houses, and work at the M.A.G.S. Food Pantry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frieda Robbins; daughters, Tina Loughridge and Debbie Hager; grandson, Albert Robbins, III; five brothers, two sisters, five nephews, and four nieces.

He is survived by his sisters, Henrietta Wheeler of Jefferson City, MO, Shirley Christenson of Potosi, MO, and Pearl “Peg” Goin of Eustace, TX; sons, Albert L. Robbins, Jr. (Mary) of East Alton, IL, Mike Robbins (Debbie) of Arnold, MO, and Eddie Robbins of Granite City, IL; daughters, Patricia Dugan of Madison, IL and Virginia Lemon (Bill)of Fenton, MO; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many, many nieces and nephews, along with other family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.