Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Willard Robinson



Kingsport -  Willard Robinson, 89, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1925 in New Canton, TN.

Willard was employed at the OK Tire and Recapping Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents Molly and Ward Robinson, brothers Ed Robinson and Claud Robinson and a sister, Essie Robinson Long.

He is survived by his daughters, Susan Robinson and Kathy Robinson, son Donald Robinson, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will received friends from 12 to 1 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Oak Hill Funeral Home.

A funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joseph Compage and Pastor Matthew Thomas officiating.

A gravesite service will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Section N.

Pallbearers will be David Anderson, Bobby Cox, Ronnie Cox, and Shane Robinson.  Honorary pallbearers will be friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Holston Manor for their kindness and compassion in caring for Willard for the past 33 years.

Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services, 800 Truxton Drive, Kingsport, TN is honored to serve the family of Willard Robinson.