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Wesley Wayne Robinson was born on March 13, 1984 in Okeene, Oklahoma to Tom & Karen (Nippert) Robinson of Canton, Oklahoma. At the age of 42, his life’s journey ended on April 13, 2026 at his home in Moore, Oklahoma.
Wes attended Canton Schools and graduated with the class of 2002. While at Canton, he was an active member of FFA, Honor Society and both the football and basketball teams. Proudly wearing jersey #20, Wes quickly realized that sports would play a significant role in his life. While he always claimed football was his favorite, he knew he was a much better basketball player. He often joked that being ambidextrous was his “secret weapon” -- A reverse, left-handed layup was a no brainer for him. The values and skills he developed through team sports carried with him into his career and throughout his life.
After high school, Wes attended SWOSU in Weatherford, Oklahoma and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. His education led him into the field of land man operations, where he spent 19 years working with numerous companies in the oil and wind farm industry across Oklahoma, Texas and South Dakota. He took great pride in his work, especially in planning and decision-making alongside his clients. Wes often credited his late grandfather, Wayne “Bud” Robinson teaching him how to treat others with respect and kindness. Guided by those values, along with his outgoing personality and strong communication skills, Wes found great success in his profession.
Above all, Wes valued his relationships with his family and friends. Each time he returned home to Canton, he made the most of it—reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and sharing stories of ballgames, concerts, vacations, golfing, boating and everything in between. With all his travels, Wes made friends everywhere. He was always willing to strike up a conversation with a stranger and leave with a lifelong friend. He never tired of telling his favorite hunting and fishing stories. The thrill of the catch and time spent outdoors were among his greatest joys. He proudly displayed the trophies from his hunting trips throughout his home. To Wes, there was nothing better than being outside, whether on land or water.
From an early age, Wes had a deep interest in farming and ranching alongside his dad and grandfather. That passion stayed with him into adulthood, as he remained actively involved in the family farming operation throughout his life. As we all know, farming requires lots of dedication and while Wes was working out of state, long-time family friend, Terry Boden, filled in the void to make the farming operation run smoothly.
“Uncle Wes” took immense pride in his nieces and nephews. He loved keeping up with their sports and activities, treasuring every story, photo and video shared with him. He would watch them again and again, each time smiling just as big. Their mutual love of sports and the outdoors meant the world to him and deepened those special bonds they shared.
During the last year of his life, Wes faced a difficult cancer diagnosis. He fought with strength and determination, holding tightly to who he was and how he wanted to live. He often said he wanted to truly enjoy the rest of his life and he meant it. He made plans, looked ahead and reminded himself to simply breathe in and breath out to stay grounded. Each day was a blessing and he treated it as such. Wes loved spending time with family and he also deeply valued his friendships. No matter the distance, he made it a priority to stay connected. Almost every phone call he took, he would answer with “What’s up bro?” The same was true with his siblings, as they continued to share stories, laughter and memories. Even while facing the greatest challenge of his life, Wes always thought of others. He lived a life full of blessings, with family and friends always at the top of his list.
Wes was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne “Bud” Robinson, Harold Nippert, and Maxine (Brown) Nippert and his cousin Travis Milligan.
Wes will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Karen Robinson of Canton, Oklahoma; sister, Sarah Jones and husband James of Canton, Oklahoma, sister, Rachel Farrow and husband Braydin of Seiling, Oklahoma; brother Will Robinson and wife Jessie of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandmother, Darlene Robinson of Canton, Oklahoma; ten beloved nieces and nephews: Harper, Keller, Karter, Ryler, Grayler, Braylee, Crue, Kannon, Oaklee and Oliver. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and dear friends –each of whom he treasured.
When thinking of Wes, his story will forever be a part of ours - for who he was and will always be - the son, brother, uncle, and friend we love so dearly.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Canton Firefighters Association and the Seiling Fire Fighters with the funeral home serving as custodian at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.
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