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Lee J. "Daddy" Robinson

07/23/1937 - 01/07/2026

Obituary For Lee J. "Daddy" Robinson

Funeral service for Lee Robinson, 88, of Cusseta, AL, will be at 12:00 noon (CST), Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 5058 US Hwy 29 North, Opelika, AL, 36801, with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jesse Grooms, Pastor, Elder James Q. Smith, Officiating, Reverend Michael Perry, Eulogist.

Mr. Robinson, who passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born July 23, 1937, in Chambers County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, January 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CST)

Mr. Robinson will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: four daughters, Diana (Bruce) Carter of Gainesville, FL, Debra (William) Gunn, Brenda (Anthony) Threat and Tonie Moore all of Opelika, AL; special grandson who he raised as a son, Christopher Lee (Alicia) Brown; four grandchildren, Bruce T. Carter, Margaret G. (Samuel) Bunton, Michael A. Threat and William E. (Sidne) Gunn; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Enthy Mae Jackson of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


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So sorry for your loss, uncle LeeJ. Was always so kind, He's the kind of uncle that will be truly missed, love u cousins!❤️

Ethel Robinson Woodford

True evidence of a "Job well done, good and faithful servant", can be found in Diane, Debra, Brenda and Tonie. Mr. Robinson obviously did a fine job of raising his family. May he now Rest in Peace 🙏.

Mario C. Lightfoote

Diane, Debra, Brenda and Tonie, the sting of death is really felt by all of those who loved and appreciated Uncle Lee J. I try to focus on the favorable "WHEN" of the past and smile. My greatest "WHEN" with the biggest smile is the future--JUST AROUND THE CORNER. R.I.P. (RESURRECTION IN PARADISE)! ACTS 24:15; REV. 21:3-5 MUCH LOVE, HEARTFELT SORRY. His sister Enthy Mae Jackson and all her family!!! From Veretta, Vivian, Lindsey (Bug) Jr.

Veretta Jackson Lasley

My sweet Uncle Lee J you will truly be missed! Always smiling and had kind words for everyone. Condolences to my cousins and the rest of the Robinson family. ❤️ ❤️

RACHAEL ROBINSON

Sending prayer and condolences to the Family or Mr. Lee J. Robinson and Chris Brown. Continuously lifting you up in prayer.

SSG(Retired)Andrew Miller

Sometimes words just aren't enough. Cousin Lee J. Will be forever missed and loved. A special hug goes to his 4 special faithful daughters. I am sad but I will always remember him praying in Sweethope and calling me "Babyface". God always has the last word. Rest Cousin, Heaven is excited. 'Babyface' love you!

Effie Wilkerson

My condolences to the family and a special hug to Enthy Jackson who I knew as a teenager singing!💐💐

James W Strickland PhD

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you. Ms. Jimmie Maddox & Family

Margie Maddox

I'm truly sorry family! Your cousin, Cedric L Robinson, Sr

Cedric Robinson Sr

To the family of Mr. Lee J. Robinson. He was a very nice man who always had a kind word and a nice smile when he saw some of the old familiar faces that he used to work with at Fairfax Mill. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Barbara Jiles Traylor

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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