Obituary of James E. Robinson

Bedford After a long struggle, James E. (Jim) Robinson, 76, left his temporary home on Sunday morning for his eternal one in Heaven. Born April 24, 1938, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Virginia (Kirkman) Howell and Gordon Robinson. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, Kathy (Stigall) Robinson. Also surviving are his sons, Jimmy (Mary Beth), of Indianapolis, and Mark (Beth) Robinson, of Springville, and step sons, Kurt (Crystal) of Bedford and Kirby (Cheri) Stailey, of French Lick. He also leaves behind brothers, Ed (Phyllis) Howell of Mitchell, Danny Howell of McLean, VA Steve Robinson of Stockbridge, GA and sister, Maryellen Nagel of Stockbridge, GA. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Amy (Ryan) Birge, Emily Robinson, Wes (Lauren) Robinson, Megan Robinson, Carson, Addison and Kraig Stailey, and Darian (SPC Ben) Taylor, and great-grandson, Maverick, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death besides his parents was his brother, Ron Robinson of Atlanta, GA. He acquired an accounting degree from Indiana University and worked as a loan officer and vice president of a bank. He was a graduate of Indiana Real Estate School, as well as the Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, IN. He spent 43 years doing what he loved; working in law enforcement. He was Chief Deputy at both Lawrence County and the Town of Nashville, and Detective Commander (Major) at the Bedford City Police, retiring from all three departments. He was passionate about helping others and mentored many individuals who chose a career in law enforcement. He was a Korean veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church and a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He served as a volunteer for the Bedford Boys Club for several years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling with his wife. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Hillcrest Christian Church with Pastor Mark Fugate and Pastor Roland Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Patton Hill Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter #2. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25th and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Hillcrest Christian Church. Pallbearers are: Wes Robinson, Kraig and Carson Stailey, Mike and Jason Branham and Rick Lewis. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, New York, 10305 or I.U. Health Hospice House, 2810 S. Deborah Dr., Bloomington, IN 47430.