Willie Alfred Robinson Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Willie Alfred Robinson

Mr. Willie Alfred Robinson, 91, of Salem, AL passed Thursday, May 19, 2022 in Maylene, AL.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Friday, May 27, 2022 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Smiths Station, AL with Rev. Jeffery McCauley, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 4-5 p.m. EST.

Deacon Robinson was born in Phenix City, Alabama on February 16, 1931. He was the eldest of eight children of the late Harrison Perry and the late Pearlie Collins & Jack Robinson.

Deacon Robinson was united in Holy Matrimony to Gearldean Robinson on May 30, 1953. They shared a cherished “agape” love for nearly 67 years. God blessed their union and sacred love with three children (Gloria, Ernest, and Christopher).

Deacon Robinson loved to praise the Lord in prayer and hymns. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL. He was a Deacon in thought, word and deed. Deacon Robinson was fondly called “Mr. Mt. Olive,” because of his love of the church & willingness to serve as a Deacon and Trustee Member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Smith Station, AL, and former Deacon & Trustee at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, SYR, NY.

Deacon Robinson lived his love for Christ every day! Because, in his words, “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one, any day.” Deacon Robinson was and shall remain the epitome of the “Classic Gentleman” a sermon-well lived…in his dress, approach to life, mannerisms, especially how he loved and cared for his wife, “Sweetie,” his children, grandchildren, his “law,” family and his Mt. Olive/Church.

Deacon Robinson, “the classic gentleman” was always ready, before being asked, to provide for his wife, family, friends and community. The classic gentleman, dad and granddaddy was always willing to spend time teaching, driving, fishing, watching and traveling to games.

Deacon Robinson received an Honorable Discharged from the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired in 1995 as a Facilities Engineer with Crouse Hinds-Cooper Industries in Syracuse, New York. Since Sweetie’s passing, he loved spending time with his children, “Sweetie’s” grave and going out to eat with the Pastor & deacons. He loved “riding the Deer” lawnmower, praying, singing gospel and old hymns.

Deacon Robinson always had a good story to share, to make you laugh. And, when asked how did he feel? He never complained. He would always, say, “I feel great,” until he became ill on April 30th.

Deacon Robinson is preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie Collins Robinson and Jack Robinson and father Harrison Perry; wife Gearldean Robinson; siblings, Dorotha Perry, Lena Pearl Robinson, James Robinson, Joann Lewis and Elvira Brundidge.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Gloria A. Robinson, Ernest (Thomasine) Robinson and Christopher Robinson; adopted daughter, Janice (Ronald) Thomas; grandchildren, Raynell Proctor and Melaquan A. (Erica) Robinson; great-grandchildren, Maria Mercedes Proctor and Carter Ahmad Robinson; siblings and in-laws, Mary Jean Barr, Richard Robinson, Sarah Lee Ward; Clemmie Brundidge, Edward & Linda Peabody; Eddie (Violet) Peabody, Minnie (Ronald) Walker, and Willie (Annittie) Peabody; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Jeffrey Barr sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Willie Alfred Robinson - May 26, 2022

Rest in Peace, Uncle Willie!!!!! Love, Leo, Monique, and Jean Barr

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Cynthia Moore sent America the Beautiful for Willie Alfred Robinson - May 25, 2022

Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this challenging time. May his memory be eternal.
Mark and Cindy Moore

Lonnie Smith sent Beautiful Dreams for Willie Alfred Robinson - May 24, 2022

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lonnie and Melba Smith

Melaquan... Memories are priceless, cherish them for a lifetime..Job well DONE Mr. Robinson. May your soul travel far. Sincere Sympathy Susan, Jackie & Monica Brown Syracuse, NY

Melequan...the many mormories are priceless and will forever last for a lifetime charish them..Job well done Mr.Robinson! May your soul travel far!! Sincere sympathy. Susan, Jackie & Monica Brown Syracuse, NY

My condolences to your family. I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have met and known Mr. Robinson. The way he lived and treated others will never be forgotten. Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. – Matthew 25:21 Sabrina Young

I love you and miss you Big Uncle "Son". Thanks for telling me stories of my father. My condolences to all of my family. Leo

Sending my condolences and prayers to Melaquan and your family on the loss of your dad, will keep you in my prayers. Colleen Chestnut Syracuse NY

Sending my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Melaquan and the Robinson family on your loss of your dad will keep you in my prayers ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

Anne Morgan Miller n family

Just saw my cuz when I went down to my Aunt Fannie funeral in January so glad I had a chance to reconnect with him he grew up with my dad. He told me the story of how he n my dad built a wagon n collected 🍉 n sold them how much fun they enjoyed with my dad Seymour Morgan.I was so impressed with him still driving n all.

So Sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family. He was a great man and will be missed.

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. May you find strength and comfort in the beautiful memories. Joseph & Mary N. Nelson Covington GA

My condolences to you and your family. Peace be with you all.

To Brother Melaquan and family, much love and our condolences on the passing of the rock of your family. I remember meeting your pops in the early 80s upon your initiation into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. I remember a mild, patient but stern man and it was a pleasure to have met him. We wish you peace & blessings, and may he Rest In Peace! Fraternally Brother Warren and Carol Harvey

I'm praying for the family during this difficult time. When I first met Mr. Alfred and his Wife it felt like I had been knowing them for years. I'm going to miss you both! Thank you so much for making me feel so loved. I will never forget the little time I spent with you both!
Love,
Jeniece 🕊

Oops!Much love (not such) Faye

To my cousins, so sorry for your loss. May God continue to keep you all in His care, giving strength and comfort. With sincere sympathy and such love, many prayers. Faye Vaughn- Ingram & family❤🙏🏿🌹

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