David Lynn Robinson

September 17, 1956 ~ May 20, 2019

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Submitted by: TD

David Lynn Robinson, of Tulsa, OK, passed from this life to his Heavenly Reward on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 62. He was born on September 17, 1956 in Durant, OK to William H. “Bill” Robinson and Edna Carol Tate Robinson. He was a faithful member of East Assembly Church in Tulsa, OK, where he loved attending and singing.

He loved working for Volunteers of America in Tulsa, where he joyfully worked for many years. David made friends wherever he went, and he could light up a room and keep everybody laughing. He especially loved playing Santa Claus at the family Christmas get-together, and brought many laughs to all the family members.

David always had a dog of his own when he grew up, he and pampered them like they were his little kids. He really loved animals.

Survivors include his parents William H. “Bill” Robinson and Edna Carol Tate Robinson of Durant, OK, an older brother, William M. “Bill” Robinson, also of Durant, OK, three younger sisters, Cindy J. Hopkins of Sherman, TX, Susan D. Hill and husband David Hill of Kingston, OK, Brenda C. Peacock and husband Kevin Peacock of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, and a younger brother, Philip E. Robinson and wife Shawna Robinson of Prairie Grove, AR, and many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle David dearly.

The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for the loving care provided to David by his special caregivers: Lori Biggs, Mary Yeske, Tom Doherty, Ermais Dubal, and Hiywet Abebe.

Funeral arrangements were made with American Funeral Services of Colbert, OK. The family will be having family visitation on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 6-8 pm at American Funeral Services of Colbert, which is located just to the north of the Bank in downtown Colbert. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel at American Funeral Services in Colbert on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm, with Rev. David Hill officiating and Rev. Wm. H. “Bill” Robinson assisting. Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Durant following the memorial service.

Pallbearers will include nephews Ethan Robinson, Caleb Hill, and Josh Needham, and brothers Bill Robinson and Philip Robinson, and brother-in-law David Hill.