OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Ernest Allen Robinson, 95, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA.
Rev. Frank L. Ford will be officiating the funeral service. Rev. Eric Dupre serves as Pastor of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church.
Mr. Robinsonβs memories are being cherished by: his loving wife, Sedonia Robinson of Opelousas, LA; seven sons, Ernest Robinson Jr., Dwight D. (Tracy) Robinson, Ron C. (Chantel) and Chad E. (Shelia) Robinson, all of Opelousas, LA, Michael G. (Vanessa) Robinson of Lawton, OK, Ricky D. (Sabrina) Robinson of Columbus, MS and Kerry D. (Renee) Robinson of Oahu, HI; three daughters, Barbara G. Smith (Charles) of Bellevue, NE, Gwendolyn S. Tevis (Donald) and Laquanta Robinson, both of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Savannah Greer and Rose Mary Robinson, both of Washington, LA; twenty-six grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Henry and Tennie Robinson; seven brothers, Henry Robinson Jr., Felton Robinson Sr., Elton Robinson, James Robinson, Wilrey βBillβ Robinson Sr., Phillip Robinson Sr., and Lloyd Robinson Sr.; and four sisters, Doretha Robinson, Beatrice Thompson, Ethel Rue and Lillian Hicks.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Cherie Willis sent Peace Lily for Ernest A. Robinson - August 18, 2023
Mike and Vanessa, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will continue to lift you and your family in pray.
Wayne and Cherie Willis
Monica G. Hopkins sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ernest A. Robinson - August 16, 2023
Our deepest condolesences to Vanessa, Mike and the Robinson family. May the Lord Strengthen and Comfort you during this time of breavement. Monica & Samuel Hopkins, Lawton, OK
Ms.Shirley Vallien & Family extends our deepest condolences to Barbara Gail, Charles, crystal, lil Charlie, Stephanie & the entire Robinson Family.... May God strengthen, comfort y'all @ this time of bereavement.... We will continually lift the entire Robinson Family in prayer each & everyday.... Ms.Shirley Vallien & Family.... We ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
My deepest condolences to the Robinson family. RIP Bro. Robinson.
My prayer is that the Lord will grant peace and strength at this time for the Robinson family. Blessings, Mary J. Rose
Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux
Mr deepest condolences to the Robinson family. Barbara W Thomas
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