Mr. Robin D Doakes, son of the late Mrs.Mae Onis H. Farrington, was born on December 1st, 1955, in Durham, North Carolina. He departed this life on October 13th, 2026, at University Health & Rehabilitation Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Robin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was very protective and caring of those he loved, family and friends. He was an active person who loved basketball and ran track. The hurdles were his specialty. Robin attended Durham High School and then went on to work for The Carolina Times for a number of years. Then he went on to work at Brame and Custom Max. At the time of his death, he had retired from Champagne Logistics.

Preceding him in death were his wife Barbara Doakes, mother Maeonis Farrington, father Inman Doakes, Grandmother Pearl Hardy, and his two sisters Crisziner Doakes and Kimberly Frazier. All of whom resided in Durham, North Carolina. He is survived by his one daughter, Robin (Joseph) McMiller; one son, Jeremy Doakes; two grandsons, Jason and Jalen McMiller; three brothers, Jonathan Cradle, Anthony Cradle, and Inman Doakes Jr.; one sister, Breanston Ennis; and a host of other relatives and friends."

Memorial Service:
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Memorial Service: 1:00 PM
Location:
Holloway Memorial Funeral Home | 2502 NC Hwy 55 | Durham, NC 27713

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