James Henry Robinson

Our dear “Da”, granddaddy, great granddaddy, great great-granddaddy, brother, and friend, James Henry Robinson transitioned in Eternal life on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy, Charlotte, North Carolina. We give thanks to our Lord and Savior for allowing us to share his life for so many years. He will be dearly missed.

Born in Stanly County, North Carolina, June 28,1937, James was the son of the late Hurley Lee and Dorethea Yarborough Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister, Madie Simpson and two brothers: Carlee Robinson and Roscoe Robinson.

 He was educated in the Stanly County public schools. Carpentry was his trade and he was employed for Daniel’s Construction Company, Salisbury, North Carolina and R.W. Construction Company, Morehead City, North Carolina until arthritis hindered use of his hands. James attended Saints Delight Church, Albemarle, North Carolina in his younger years. He has enjoyed the fellowship and spirited services at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina for many years.

In his leisure, James enjoyed cooking meals, especially Sunday dinners for his family, gardening, fishing and telling funny stories. What we will remember most of all is that “Da” was a quiet, humble man, with a green thumb, that enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and his beloved “Ms. Mary”.

James was formerly married to Angie Robinson Davis. They were the proud parents of seven children.

A legacy of love, devotion and fond memories are left with: Anita (John) Grier, Charlotte, North Carolina, Venny (Nellie) Robinson, Morehead City, North Carolina, Donna (Nickson) Kibambe, Charlotte, North Carolina, Millicent McCray (Steve Harris), Richfield, North Carolina, Jamie Azam, Charlotte, North Carolina, Brian (Kendall) Robinson, Greensboro, North Carolina and Duncan (Shawnette) Robinson, Badin, North Carolina; twenty grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen (Robert) Corpening, Albemarle, North Carolina; two aunts: Alberta Threadgill, Albemarle, North Carolina and Mary Lee Brown, New Jersey; a special friend, Mary Young, Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters-in-law: Shelia Stanback, Albemarle, North Carolina and Vivian (John) Hatley, Chicago, Illinois; a grand puppy; a host of other relatives and friends.

“Goodnight Da, may flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”

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