John H Robinson

JOHN HENRY ROBINSON,87, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL. He was born on September 8, 1938, in Ocilla, GA, to the late Rev. Henry Robinson, Jr. and Willie Robinson.

JOHN HENRY ROBINSON was a graduate of the class of 1959 at Roosevelt High School. He loved music! His stage name was JP Robinson. JP released 11 singles on multiple labels from 1968 to 1974. One of JP’s most popular songs was a duo with his cousin Victor Kerr called “Lonely Man” released in the mid-60s. His hit singles released in 1969 and 1970 were “ YOU GOT YOUR THING ON A STRING” and “WHAT CAN I TELL HER”. JP performed at many concerts in South Florida and New York, singing with various artists. JP opened for the Temptations, James Brown, Ted Taylor, and Gary U.S. Bonds.

JP was a member of the hottest recording singing group called the Chanteers in South Florida, originating from the Roosevelt High School family. They were managed by Preston Tillman of West Palm Beach, FL. They toured throughout the United States performing at notable venues including the Jim Jam Club in Miami under Blanche Calloway’s guidance, and later, the Cotton Club with Archie Davis. Their journey included gigs and appearances alongside stars like Chubby Checker. They had a national domestic record called, “She’s Coming Home.” JP loved to dress the part as a popular South Florida singer and was a fashionable trend setter. The Chanteers’ early music career was marked by significant performances and contributions to the R&B scene.

Subsequent to his singing career, John was employed as an assembly line worker at General Motors in New Jersey. After his retirement, John moved back to West Palm Beach, FL where according to him, he started his second job, which was fishing and sleeping on the “fishing creek” on Lake Mangonia.

John loved to fish in his sister Sarah’s backyard. Everyone knew where John would be early in the morning until late in the day. On the day he died, his beloved fishing hooks were found in his pocket.

John loved his family, especially his deceased sisters, Clydena S. Miller, and Mary Jane Kerr. He called Sarah Lawrence, his “baby sis” and adored her to the moon and back. John always said that he wanted to predecease his sister, who is currently in Hospice Care. He did not want to live without her.

John will be remembered for his kind heart and his unwavering love for his family. He was a giving person throughout his life. He had his ways, but, most importantly, he acknowledged and loved his Lord and Savior. John would give you the shirt off his back if you only asked him and were in need!!

John will be missed by his family, who loved and cared for him, especially his niece “Niecy”, Shawnee Lawrence. His loss leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. John’s memory will live eternally through his family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, , his brothers Elijah and Freeman Robinson, his sisters Mary Jane Kerr and Clydena S. Miller, daughter Marchelle Hazley, his nieces Janice L. Duncan, Willie Joyce Kerr, and his nephews Napoleon “Victor” Kerr, Earl Kerr, and Willie Miller.

John leaves the following to cherish his memory: Surviving Sister, Sarah R. Lawrence; his children, Brian Robinson (Yvonne), and John Robinson; Nieces Shawnee Lawrence, Sylvia Kittrell (Sampson), Nephews Robert Miller, RC Miller (Mary), George Kerr (Wesaline), Isaac Lawrence (DeeDee)and Russell Robinson (Willena); and his honorary sister Sharolyn Wilburn. He also leaves behind his special fishing son Laurence Austin; caring neighbors, Connie Preston, Jeffrey Johnson and Tonia Rich; and a host of caring grand nieces, cousins and other loving family and friends.