James Harold Robinson, Jr.

James Harold Robinson, Jr., 61, of Davenport, Florida, died at 1:30 pm on Friday, August 10, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s Springfield residence after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on April 30, 1946 in Miami, Florida, the son of James Harold and Bessie Marie Peeples Robinson, Sr. He married Deborah Kathryn Mason on June 14, 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. James graduated from high school in Jacksonville, Florida and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He served in the Secret Service during President Nixon’s Administration. James later owned a coffee company called Rise and Shine Coffee in Orlando, FL for 5 years. He retired from Disney in 2004 where he worked in sales. James was a great family man. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, painting, and collecting antiques and Disney pins. He will always be remembered for his strong sense of humor and love of animals, often stopping to rescue a wandering turtle or feeding every stray cat in the neighborhood. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-two years, Deborah; two daughters, Christina Robinson-Race (husband Jason Race) of Springfield, and Karen (husband James) Dooley of Davenport, FL; five grandchildren, Evan, Anna, and Colin Race all of Springfield, and Emma and Abigail Dooley of Davenport; one brother, Larry “Rodney” (wife Nancy) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; three aunts, one uncle, three nieces, two nephews, and many cousins. Family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until the time of the funeral ceremony at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield, with Pastor Wayne Hoffman officiating. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private family graveside ceremonies will be scheduled for a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors. A memorial service will be held soon following at First Baptist Church in Orlando, FL A private family remembrance will be held at a later date in Blowing Rock, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Homecare Hospice of Illinois, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702.