HOMER ROBINSON
1893--1959
Homer Robinson Dies Monday
In Huntington
Homer Robinson, 65, prominent resident of this city, died in
St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W. Va. at 8:30 a.m. Monday,
April 13 1959, following a brief illness.
The son of the late Martin and Pauline Wells Pobinson, he was
born in Logan W. Va., October 24 1893, he had resided in
Paintsville most of his life and for the past ten years had
been employed as a salesman by the Big Sandy Hardware Company.
He was a member of the Mayo Church.
The unexpected and untimely passing of Homer Robinson leaves
an aching void, not only in the hearts of his family and
relatives, but in the entire community, which has lost a friend.
Homer was never too busy or to tired to help others who needed
him. He grew in stature as he bravely faced life, always going
far beyond the line of duty. His place in his church and
community will be difficult to fill, and his family will
forever love and cherish his memory.
Survivors include two sons, Homer Preston Robinson, Inez;
John Paul Robinson, Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter,
Mrs. Robert Allen, Inez; three sisters, Mrs.Kenneth Miner,
Albany, N. Y.; (unreadable sister of Knoxville, Tenn);
Mrs. Walter Lewis of this city. one brother,
Bruce Robinson, Tampa, Florida; two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., today from
the Mayo Memorial Church with the Rev. Charles Perry, pastor,
and Rev. James H. Grayson of Inez officiating.
Pallbearers were Deward Kazee, Jack Vickers, William H. Clay,
Floyd Wallen, Oscar Wells, and Malcolm Shearer.
Burial was in the Wells-Buckingham cemetery in this city.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD
WEDNESDAY
APR.15 1959
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