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Obituary For Robin Dale Doakes
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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Tyrina Reddick and Family sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Robin Dale Doakes - October 17, 2026
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To the family of Robin "Pete" Doakes, as we often called each other. My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss..Doakes and I grew up together in North Dutham..We will miss him dearly Mike and Toni
TO THE DOAKES FAMILY, THIS IS DACIE HOSKINS SENDING OUR SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. TO YOUR FAMILY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ALL BECAUSE WE ALL GREW UP TOGETHER AN ALL OF US WE CALL EACH OTHER FAMILY. JUST KNOW MY FAMILY WILL KEEP ALL YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. WHEN YOU GET TO HEAVEN TELL YOUR WIFE AN OUR FAMILY WE LOVE THEM ALL. LOVE DACIE HOSKINS
TO THE DOAKES FAMILY, THIS IS DACIE HOSKINS SENDING OUR SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. TO YOUR FAMILY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ALL BECAUSE WE ALL GREW UP TOGETHER AN ALL OF US WE CALL EACH OTHER FAMILY. JUST KNOW MY FAMILY WILL KEEP ALL YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. WHEN YOU GET TO HEAVEN TELL YOUR WIFE AN OUR FAMILY WE LOVE THEM ALL. LOVE DACIE HOSKINS
Our thoughts and prayers for the entire family of Mr. Doakes. We are close friends of Breanston Ennis and Clay Ennis.❤️🙏🏽🌹
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Rest and Peace cousin
I'm so sorry for your loss. Back in day Robin would things to make you laugh. Such a sweet guy
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