Page 3 - The Fayetteville Press Newspaper October 27, 2023 Edition

The Fayetteville Press October 27, 2023 Edition Page 3

Celebrating The Life of Deacon Charlie Robinson, Jr.

There comes a time for each of us to leave driver for the Duplin County Services for the Aged,
this earthly world and on Sunday night, August local all gospel radio personality for WLSE in
20, 2023 our beloved, Charlie Robinson, Jr. Wallace and WEGG in Rose Hill. He was a hard
transitioned from this world of turmoil to his eter- worker and a great provider that supported his fam-
nal home at his residence in Warsaw, North Caro- ily in all their endeavors.
lina. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, brother,
Charlie Robinson, Jr. was born on May uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a fun-loving man
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15 , 1930 in Duplin County, North Carolina to who enjoyed his family and friends unconditionally.
the late Charlie Robinson, Sr. and the late Roberta Left to cherish his precious memories; wife,
West Robinson Cromartie. He was the oldest of Doris Robinson; seven children: Delphine Mattioli
nineteen siblings. Thirteen siblings preceded him (Mark), Linda Girley (Percy), Dorcas Devilla
in death: Vernon, James, Leroy, Willie, John, Hopkins (Sherman), Julius Deon Robinson (Glynda),
Willie C., Dan, Joseph, Magalene, Annie Louise, Carolyn Talley (James), Valorie Chasten and Cenita
Doris, Edith and Elaine. He was a true to fact Robinson; step-son, Marcus Roberts; five sisters:
older brother. Dorothy Wood, Lucille Jackson, Maeshell Farrior,
Early in life, Charlie joined Friendship Mis- Gwendolyn Jacobs and Joyce Robinson; eighteen
sionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill, North Caro- grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight sis-
lina. He served as superintendent of the Sunday ters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; mother-in-law,
School, as a deacon and anywhere he was Mother Alfair Brinson; numerous nieces and neph-
needed as long as his health permitted. He loved ews, extended family and countless friends that will
God, his church and his church family. miss him dearly.
Charlie was united in holy matrimony to the Deacon Charlie Robinson, Jr. Services Entrusted To:
late Willie Mae Johnson. This union was blessed
for thirty years and nine children and one grand- Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
son raised in the home. Deaudra Sherrell, Rueben blended family of love and happiness for thirty-six years. 472 Wells Town Road
Leon, and grandson, Warren Dealtrice preceded Charlie attended the public schools of Duplin County. After his school- Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458
him in death. Later in life, on September 6, 1986, ing, he began his work career by working many jobs, to help support his
he married Doris Brinson. This union produced a large family. He was a farmer, an insurance agent, dry cleaning executive, Rev. Samuel Stallings, Officiated.