Jerry Robinson Sr.

Jerry Robinson Sr. was born on August 11, 1950, to Cleveland and Ella Mae Robinson in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the oldest of four children. Jerry rested on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Jerry united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Jackie aka “Cookie” Smith, and to that union three children were born: Tonya, Jerry Jr. and Kenya. He was a long-time resident of the Fairmont Community. Jerry had a great work ethic, working at a young age with his brother Bob delivering newspapers, working at a restaurant, and EJ and E Railroad. Later in life he worked with Texaco and Citgo Oil Refineries, and later at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Jerry was a very meticulous man. He was knowledgeable on every subject in life including well versed in the Bible. He dedicated his life as a Jehovah’s Witness along with his wife in 1975. His smile was infectious as well as contagious and encouraging to the young and old. He had a great love for plants and flowers especially his Zinnias and Moon Flowers. He also loved animals, especially birds. There was nothing better than sitting on his deck listening to the birds and calling out the species of the call. Fishing was most tranquil for Jerry. He loved those early mornings with his pole and cooler. Jerry was a generous man so much so he was called “Generous George” by many. His other nicknames were: Oscar (from his children), ROBINSON (from his wife), JC (from his family), and JR (from his coworkers). He loved the privilege of being a devoted elder in the Lockport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Horton Family reunions were a joy for him as he waltzed in every year in a white suit and hat. Everyone wondered, “Is that the same white suit?”. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Cleveland Robinson, and brother Floyd. Jerry is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Jackie a.k.a “Cookie” of 54 years; three children, Tonya, Jerry Jr. (Stacy) and Kenya (Ollie) Stringfellow; six grandchildren, Jerry III, Denzel, Destinee, Justice, Sky, and Jacy; his mother, Ella Mae; two brothers, Robert Robinson and Leroy Smith; two sisters, Peggy Robinson and Shirley Moulton; special neighbors, Daisy Herod and Diane Gwinn; and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Our memories of Jerry Robinson are so many and will last a lifetime and forever in our hearts. He will most definitely be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jerry Robinson Sr.

August 11, 1950 - September 22, 2023