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Mr. Charlie Robinson of Pinola, MS, left his earthly home on Jan 3rd, 2024, after a year of slow decline caused by complications arising from having lived a long and full life. Charlie was born in Taylorsville, MS, on March 6th, 1931.
As the first child to Rosco and Rebie Hankins Robinson, Charlie’s sister and only sibling, Joyce, was born two years later. Charlie attended Taylorsville High School, where he was a respected member of the football team. At 17 years of age, he began his career with Southern Pine Electric Power Association and kept a position within the company until his retirement on his 86th birthday. Also, at 17 years of age, he married the love of his life, Marion LaVera (Dupree) Robinson, with whom he shared the next 74 years of his life until his passing.
Charlie was a member and a Deacon of Pinola Baptist Church for decades. He had a deep passion for Tennessee Walking horses, which he owned, trained, and showed. He was known for his love of hunting and was considered to be among the best of the local deer and turkey hunters. He will long be remembered by his fellow employees at Southern Pine Electric Power Association, who he considered to be among his closest friends. Charlie was a Master Mason and a Shiner for over 68 years. Charlie will be remembered by many as one who was quick to help anyone in need and by his frequently quoted phrase, “Sooner or later, the truth comes out.”
Charlie will be deeply missed by his wife, Marion LaVera “Miss Vera” Robinson, and his three sons, Kenneth, Mitchell & James (Buddy). He also leaves behind six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Rosco Robinson, his mother, Mrs. Rebie Robinson, and his sister, Joyce Robinson Howell.
His body will lie in state on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Tutor Funeral Home in Mendenhall, MS, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held there at 2:00 PM. with graveside following in Pinola Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted with Tutor Funeral Home in Mendenhall.
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Praying for family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Sweet Vera and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of this kind man.
Praying for the family.
Dear Vera and family. Bill and I are so sad to hear of Charlie’s passing. Bill has many fond memories of hunting with Charlie and watching him train Old Dan. Sincerely Bill and Nancy Myers.