Robert I. Robbins

Robert Isaac Robbins, 93, of Sharpsburg, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2016. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and papa.
He served in the United States Army as a Corporal and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Combat Infantry Man Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, and Honorable Service Lapel Button-WWII.
He was a lifelong farmer, fertilizer merchant, and store owner. He also served on the Sharpsburg Town Board. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Robbins and Millie Estelle Robbins, wife of 57 years Lula B. Robbins, second wife of 10 years, Betrice E. Robbins, sister, Louise Poe.
He is survived by his children, Martha Joyner (Wayne), Peggy Peppenger (Allen), Dena Robbins (Shelly); grandchildren Lisa Finch (Will Alston), Tony Joyner (Lynda), Michael Cooper (Patricia), Robbin Thompson (John), Patrick Robbins (Marsha), Steven Robbins (Heather); great grandchildren Megan Tyler (Joe Barry), Cameron Finch (Taylor), Lauren Joyner, Hunter Cooper, Laila Thompson, Garland Robbins, Hollie Robbins, baby to be Gatlin; great-great grandchildren Madison Tyler, Lainey Tyler, Jackson Tyler, and Parker Barry; sister Mildred Cooper; stepson Gerald Winstead (Gini), step family, Randy, Amy and Brianna Bass, Kristen, Jayme, Ashton and Lucas Boyle, Blaire, Pam, Julia, Maddie, Amelia, Adrin Bass, Shane Winstead and Brandon Winstead; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:30 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount with visitation following. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Friends can visit at other times at 409 Millbranch Road, Sharpsburg.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.