Van Robinson
Van R. Robinson, Sr., 93, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in a local hospital.
He was a 1945 graduate with the Phenix, Va., school system. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Van worked 32 years with Republic Steel and 25 years with Southside Hospital in Youngtown, OH. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist in Youngstown where he served on the Usher Board. He was a faithful member with VFW Post 6488.
Van was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Robinson; son, Gary Robinson; brother, Stewart Robinson, Sr.; and sister, Marbelle Johnson.
Survivors include his children, Van (Renee) Robinson, Jr. of Youngstown, Deborah (Meredith) Campbell of Chattanooga, and Galen (Lisa) Robinson of Columbus, OH; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
He will lie in state on Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Randy Petersen as the eulogist.
Burial will be on Monday, June 28, at 11 a.m. (CST) in Middle Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery, Nashville, Tn.