Eugene Robinson, age 84, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Mr. Robinson was born on October 14, 1933, in Toccoa, Georgia; a son of the late Fain and Mamie Tumlin Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Carlan Robinson; son, Jimmy Robinson; sisters: Katherine Roberts, Annie Bell Harrington, and Bessie Robinson; and brothers: J.D., Earl, Alfred, Doffice, and James Robinson. Mr. Robinson retired from the United States Air Force and was a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was also a retired owner of Ann’s Bait and Tackle Shop.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert Sanders of McDonough; brother, S.C. Robinson of Cornelia; and grandson, Robby Sanders.
A graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 108-383, Athens, Georgia 30606 or to the Habersham County Wall of Honor for Veterans, P.O. Box 298, Demorest, Georgia 30535.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.
