In memory of my Dad, John W. Robinson, Jr. - 1946-2011

My father, John W. Robinson, Jr., died suddenly over the weekend of January 29th, 2011. Here is the slideshow that was played on the day of his wake. Thanks so much to the family for helping me with the pictures. The music is "The Long Day is Over" by Dad's favorite artist, Norah Jones. The last time I saw him was in May 2010, when we attended a Norah Jones concert in Mobile. He got tickets for us very far in advance and told everyone that he "just hoped he lived long enough" to be able to attend the concert. He had been sick with lung and heart problems for some time. His children, grandchildren, sisters, extended family, and friends will sorely miss him.

Obituary:
John Walter Robinson Jr., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at his home in Mobile, Ala., following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Cleveland on Nov. 15, 1946.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Walter Robinson Sr.; and mother, Juanita Letitia "Nita" Roy Robinson.

He attended Bradley Central High School, where he played basketball.

He worked for many years at Robinson Supply Co. in Cleveland. Prior to his death, he had been employed by Mobile Lumber Co. in Mobile.

Through the years he loved horses, dogs, fishing, the mountains of Tennessee, and recently, the music of Norah Jones.

Survivors include his three children: daughter, Tish (Mark) Odom, of Mobile, and sons: Jay Robinson of Knoxville, and Aaron Robinson, (fiancée Ashley Mayfield) of Nashville; six grandchildren: Tyler Tomlinson, Bentley and Mallory Odom, Cale, Colby, and Lenna Kate Robinson; two sisters: Nora Robinson (Eugene) McNeill of Cleveland and Mary Robinson (Lloyd) Parker of Bradenton, Fla.; one nephew, Andy (Tanya) Felker of Cleveland; and several other relatives.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the parlor at Christ United Methodist Church, 6101 Grelot Road in Mobile.

The family will have a private memorial in John's home state of Tennessee at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland, 385 3rd St., Cleveland, TN 37311, or Mobiles Singing Children, Attn: E. Jackson, 257 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36602.

Condolences may be offered online at www.valhallafh.com.

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[MrMonthai]

I also lost my Dad on Jan,23,2011. He was slepping on his couch and gone peacefully after suffering from stroke for ten months. I just post my video on Youtube yesterday and searching for other videos, then I found you. My prayers for you!

[matterweich]

@matterweich I made a video too, search Favorite memory of my Dad

[matterweich]

I lost my Dad on Jan 23, 2011. He was 54 and it was completely unexpected. Im graduating college this May at 22 and just wished he could have seen it. He loved Norah Jones too and I always used to make fun him for it : ). Thanks for sharing

[blalocks7]

awesome video..many prayers for you. I lost my dad at 14, and I still miss him more everyday. LOVE this tune..Never heard it