Anthony C. Robinson Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Anthony C. Robinson

Anthony (Tony) Robinson, age 63, son of the late Anthony and Vivian Hurley passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Tony was born September 17, 1957 in Columbia SC. He graduated from Ben L. Smith High School in 1976 and attended NC A&T State University graduating in 1982. He received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army at his graduation from NCAT. He served in the Army for 12 years and then taught elementary school in Columbia S.C. He began teaching elementary school for the Department of Defense in 1999 until his retirement in June 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife, Monica Motley Robinson of the home; one son, Adam Palmer Robinson of Virginia; and two daughters, Savannah Noel and Adria Wynn Robinson of the home. One brother Dr. Brian Hurley of Columbia S.C. and two sisters Kelly Hurley of Charlotte N.C. and Michele Hurley-Johnson (George) of Columbia S.C. and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives, and friends.

Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in Greensboro with follow-on memorial service to be held in Columbia S.C. under the charge of Leevy’s Funeral Home. A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Greensboro at Brown Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Robinson will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 3pm at Leevy's Funeral Home in Columbia, S.C.

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Mr. Robinson was my 3rd-grade teacher in Netzaberg. I was looking in my yearbooks today and decided to look up my favorite teacher at that time. Remembering celebrating his 60th birthday in third grade, I was hoping he was still alive and healthy but was crushed by this news. Although he passed 3 years ago and I didn't find out until today, I am holding back tears as I pray for him and his family. I know that he will be one of the first teachers who will come through my head when I walk down the graduation aisle in 2026. Thank you Mr. Robinson for being a great influence during my childhood. You will be remembered for sure.

Our family is so sad to hear about Mr. Robinson's passing. He was Maddy's favorite teacher in 1st and 3rd grade. Our prayers for you comfort are on-going. He will be missed. ~Carol Higgins & Family

Monica and family. I was both saddened and shocked at learning of Tony's passing. He was our cousin through marriage ( his Mom married my maternal uncle). We so looked forward to getting together after you guys returned to U.S. and he made contact in June when you arrived . I have fun and fond memories from our childhood. I extend condolences to you and your children. Sincerely, Deborah Scott Holston

Monica, Savannah, Adam and Adria, Your extended family offers our sincere and heartfelt condolences for the loss of our friend, our brother Tony. He was a wonderful brother, father, husband, soldier, teacher, friend and super huMan being. His absence on this earth will truly be missed. The Bible says, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May Tony's memory continue to live in and through you his beloved wife and children. We love you. Michael, Angela and Michale Wall

The Robinson Family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in yours hearts. Tony was a great man... May God Be with you All..... Tony Judd

Dear Monica, Adam, Savannah and Adria - I am so saddened that Tony had to leave all of us way too soon - he was a light and so full of life. We worked together at Lanham and I remember him lining his 1st graders up in the hall and instead of letting them squirm - he quizzed them on all sorts of important trivia - he made it a game and it was so inspiring. As you know, Tony was a great guy and memories of him abound - I hope they bring you some small bit of comfort at the challenging time. Sincerely, Debbie Behnke

Monica, Savannah, Adam, and Adria, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Tokyo Tony. He was my sponsor when I first came to Japan 20 years ago. He helped me in my first grade classroom when I didn't know what to do. He used to talk about his "chicken scratch" when he wrote things on the whiteboard for the students. We became friends and used to go to breakfast every Friday morning with Jackie Whited. When my sister came, he helped me show her around when I was too scared to go anywhere. One year, we had 20+ new teachers come into Shirly Lanham. I was late coming back to Japan and he mostly took care of everyone for me. He was so giving and kind. I lost contact with him when he transferred to Okinawa but reconnected on Facebook. We didn't talk much after that but I know he was and always will be a great man. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. Dina Kobayashi (Jaramillo)

Monica and family , I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. He was one of the finest and most dedicated teachers that I ever had the honor of working with at Netzaberg. Know that many, many people will be praying for all of you and holding you in our hearts in the days to come . His legacy will live on in his own children as well as the hundreds of children who were fortunate to have been touched by his love for teaching and caring and compassion . He will be greatly missed by more people that you can even imagine . Hugs and prayers to all of you. Courtney Daniels

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