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Established 1948  Eddie Max Robinson, our beloved "Paw Paw", 82, of Denton, Texas, passed away in his sleep at 2:55 a.m. on April 12, 2015.
Eddie was born on January 24, 1933 in Longview, Texas, son of Leland Ozro and Jenna Mae Robinson. He graduated from White Oak High School and on December 1, 1950, married Mittie Cleo Blaylock, his pre-school elementary, middle and high school sweetheart. In 1954 and 1958 he welcomed 2 baby boys to the family. In 1976 the family expanded when he adopted 2 daughters. While working full time for Texas Instruments and raising the family, he graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After 30 years in Sherman, he retired from Texas Instruments, moved to Wylie, and then worked for 15 years as a paralegal for Robinson Schwab, LLP. His children remember him as a loving father who always taught them to turn the other cheek, even when they didn't want to, and to treat others as you would want them to treat you. Eddie was an avid fisherman, hunter, consummate tourist and an extremely accomplished musician. He loved to catfish, to collect trophies and was the church organist for decades. He was generous, kind and dedicated to his family and was passionate about his faith. He was a member at Covenant Church in Carrolton. Eddit is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mittie Cleo Robinson; his eldest son and daughter-in-law, Nathan Eddie and Christy Robinson; his youngest son and daughter-in-law, Timothy S. and Janae Robinson; his eldest daughter, Diane Johnson; his youngest daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Rick Evans; his 10 beloved grandchildren and their spouses; and his 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Avery Robinson and many other nieces and nephews and extended fam ily. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Lela Mae Samuelson.  Cleo Robinson, our beloved "Maw Maw", 85, of Dallas, Texas, peacefully passed away at 10:07 a.m. on the morning of
May 17, 2017. Cleo was born on March 6, 1932 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, daughter of James Mason and Mary Lillian Blaylock. She graduated from Leverette's Chapel High School in 1949. On December 1, 1950, she married Eddie Max Robinson, her pre-school, elementary, middle and high school sweetheart, and was happily married for over 64 years. In 1954 and 1958 she welcomed 2 boys, Nathan Eddie and TImothy Stephen, into the family; and in 1976, when the boys were grown, Eddie and Cleo received a confirmation from God to expand the family and adopt 2 young girls, Eadie Diane and Emma Darlene. Cleo began her work career in 1949 at the age of 17 as a dental assistant in Overton, Texas. She had to wear a white nurse's uniform, which is the reason why Eddie loved to see her in white. Later on in their marriage, she began working at Texas Instruments for a number of years until they adopted their daughters. After Diane and Darlene were grown, she began working for Blue Cross until she reitred. Throughout her life, she was always doing something creative - painting, ceramics, stained glass, upholstery, decorating, landscaping, canning, sewing and family Sunday dinners after church. Her children remember her as a Mother who loved without limitation or measure, who was always there to encourage in the face of doubt, who provided support even when resources were thin, and who was capable of making everyone feel that they were Maw Maw's favorite. She was generous with her time and talents, kind to everyone she met, dedicated to her family, and passionate about her faith. She was a member at Covenant Church in Carrolton, Texas. Clei is survived by her daughter-in-law, Christy Robinson; her youngest son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Janae Robinson; her eldest daughter, Diane Johnson; her youngest daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Rick Evans; her beloved grandchildren and their spouses: Nathan and Lauri Robinson; Christopher and Collette Robinson; Aaron Robinson; Ashley Hobby and Kris Rhoades; Alora Lewis; Kirk Evans; Meghan Evans and Edgar Romero; Alexandra and Zachary Stone; Adam Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Brittney Kirkland; Christopher Diaz; Mycal and Emma Rhoades; Natalie and Elizabeth Lewis; and 1 great-great-grandson, Aidan Benge. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Eddie Max Robinson; her parents; her eldest son, Nathan Eddie Robinson. Funeral services were held on May 17, 2017 at Dannel Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas. Rev. Dan Rigdon, Pastor Emeritus of Life Central Church in Plano, Texas, officiated.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |