~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, DL Capt. LeRoy Walker
Robinson
December 13, 1923 ~ March 27, 2016
December 13, 1923 ~ March 27, 2016
Please forgive this late notice but we
have just learned of the passing of WWII veteran retired DL Captain LeRoy Walker
Robinson, age 92. Graveside services were today April 2nd in Tignall GA at the
Robinson Family Cemetery. Captain Robinson was widowed. He is survived by two
sons and their families. Following military service, Captain Robinson joined
Delta Air Lines 02-28-1951 and retired with Delta based ATL. Capt. Robinson had most recently resided on his farm
near Tignall GA ... (706) 285-2237.
To view/sign the online guestbook please
visit the funeral home website at http://www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Leroy-Robinson-5/
More of Capt. Robinson's military
career can be viewed by clicking on these article sites:
To sign the Blue Angel guestbook please
visit http://firstblueangel.com/guestbook/
Thank you,
~ Carol for the
PCN
Obituary for Mr. LeRoy W. Robinson
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Mr. LeRoy Walker (Robby) Robinson, 92, of Broad Rd. in Tignall, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family.
Mr. Robinson was born on December 13, 1923, in Prosperity, SC. He grew up in Columbia, SC and attended the University of South Carolina for two years prior to joining the Navy’s Flight Training Program on June 4, 1942. Commissioned on October 1, 1943, Ensign Robinson joined VF-2 flying F6F Hellcats from the USS HORNET. He claimed his first air victory on June 11, 1944. He destroyed two more “Zekes” on June 19. Five days later he became an Ace when he shot down two Kate Bombers.
Robinson was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and afterwards remained in the Reserves. He completed his college education, earning a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 1951. LeRoy Robinson was promoted to Commander on August 1, 1961.
He retired as a Captain for Delta Airlines after 32 years of exemplary service.
He and his wife, Marjory Smith Robinson had three sons and managed to educate them to the level that one became a lawyer and two became doctors. Mr. Robinson is survived by two sons, Dr. Jesse Robinson, and Dr. Bill Robinson (Frances), both of Tignall; five grandchildren, Tripper Robinson, Danny Robinson, Jessica Halminski, Walker Robinson, and Maggie Robinson; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Robinson.
“Robby” enjoyed retirement on his farm in Tignall, GA, raising cows and taking care of his family.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Rd., Tignall, GA 30668.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road, Tignall GA 30668
Mr. LeRoy Walker (Robby) Robinson, 92, of Broad Rd. in Tignall, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family.
Mr. Robinson was born on December 13, 1923, in Prosperity, SC. He grew up in Columbia, SC and attended the University of South Carolina for two years prior to joining the Navy’s Flight Training Program on June 4, 1942. Commissioned on October 1, 1943, Ensign Robinson joined VF-2 flying F6F Hellcats from the USS HORNET. He claimed his first air victory on June 11, 1944. He destroyed two more “Zekes” on June 19. Five days later he became an Ace when he shot down two Kate Bombers.
Robinson was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and afterwards remained in the Reserves. He completed his college education, earning a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 1951. LeRoy Robinson was promoted to Commander on August 1, 1961.
He retired as a Captain for Delta Airlines after 32 years of exemplary service.
He and his wife, Marjory Smith Robinson had three sons and managed to educate them to the level that one became a lawyer and two became doctors. Mr. Robinson is survived by two sons, Dr. Jesse Robinson, and Dr. Bill Robinson (Frances), both of Tignall; five grandchildren, Tripper Robinson, Danny Robinson, Jessica Halminski, Walker Robinson, and Maggie Robinson; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Robinson.
“Robby” enjoyed retirement on his farm in Tignall, GA, raising cows and taking care of his family.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Rd., Tignall, GA 30668.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road, Tignall GA 30668
LeRoy Walker Robinson
Graveside services with full military honors will be held for World War II Navy fighter ace LeRoy Walker “Robby” Robinson, 92, of Tignall, at noon on Saturday, April 2, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road in Tignall. He died Sunday, March 27, at his home, surrounded by family.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held for World War II Navy fighter ace LeRoy Walker “Robby” Robinson, 92, of Tignall, at noon on Saturday, April 2, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road in Tignall. He died Sunday, March 27, at his home, surrounded by family.
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From: marksztanyo@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, April 02,
2016 8:09 AM To: death@pilotcommunication.net Subject:
Robby
Just received word that Robby Robinson passed away on Easter Sunday and his service is tomorrow April 2. He is one of the last Aces from WWII and maybe the last. Also an early Blue Angle demo pilot though not an actual Blue Angel. See
M.lincolnjournnalonline.com/news/2016-03-31/obituaries/Leroy WalkerRobinson.htmi/#.Vv7bu5hHbCQ and
Http://firstblueangel.com/guestbook/
Sorry for the late info but just heard this afternoon.
Plato plato2@bellsouth.net
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