William F. Robinson

William Franklin Robinson Sr. was born on February 12, 1935, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Willie E. Robinson and Mary R. Lee. He attended Kelly Miller School in Fairmont, West Virginia upon graduation William a.k.a (Plue) Enlisted in the U. S. Navy where he would pursue a 23-year career as a Deckhand and Moulder, William also received National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon and several Good Conduct Medals. While serving his country he married Floretta M. Morton(Deceased ) of Rachel West Virginia of this Union six children were born. Sadly the union between William and Floretta ended. Later on, he met Carol Curtis (Jean), and of that union, he had his seventh and last child. William was then transferred to Jacksonville, Florida. Where he would retire and call Orlando Florida his home. Following his retirement, from the Navy, he became a truck driver for Winn-Dixie Grocer after leaving Winn-Dixie due to illness. He also worked part-time for the Florida school district as a bus driver. In William's younger years, he loved to hang out with his grandmother Leona and his father Willie. He enjoyed working on cars and was very knowledgeable when it came to electronic devices. When he wasn’t working with his hands or cooking his specialty spaghetti, you could find him lying back in his room listening to jazz and blues records. He took great pride in his appearance and was always well-dressed. If he called you friend he truly was, anyone he met along the way he left a lasting impression on them. On August 16, 2023, @ 12:07 a.m. The Lord decided to call William home after numerous battles with various health issues. William leaves to mourn; his Children Valencia A. Bryant ( Charles) of Carson Ca, William F. Robinson Jr. ( Rusty) of Inglewood, Ca, Sonja R. Robinson (Nady) of Lemoore, Ca, Allen E. Robinson of Inglewood, Ca, Alesia M. Robinson-Savare (David Deceased) of San Diego, Ca, Francine Y. Robinson Daley (Philmore Deceased) of Lemoore, Ca, Denise M. Curtis- Johnson(James) of Providence, R.I., his 12 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, his Sister Sharon Thurston (Steven), of Tampa, FL, his Brother Willie E. Robinson Jr. of Fairmont, West Virginia, his Favorite Cousin Rose Tucker of Virginia, and a host of family and friends.

William F. Robinson

February 12, 1935 - August 16, 2023