James Ervin Robinett, 88, of Tuscumbia, passed away July 23, 2003, at Miller County Care Center. He was born in Brumley on April 11, 1915, a son of Sherman and Eva (Harman) Robinett. On October 21, 1938, in Lebanon, he was married to Opal M. Wyrick who survives at the home.
He served on the Production Credit Advisory Board and the Bank of Tuscumbia Advisory Board. He was a former member of the Miller County R-3 School Board and the Miller County ASCS Board. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps and as a heavy equipment operator. He was co-owner of the Lawson-Robinett Feed Service in Tuscumbia. He farmed in Miller County until his retirement in 1980. After retirement, he enjoyed spending winters in Donna, Texas. He was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church.
Other survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Gene Miekley of Purdy and Judy and Marvin Patterson of Ulman; one brother, Linn Robinett of Warsaw; one sister, Francis Long of Brumley; 6 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A great-grandson, Jimmy Patterson, and a son-in-law,
Curt Musick, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Tom and Gordon Robinett and one sister, Emma Honeywell.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Zion Cemetery.
James Ervin Robinett, 88, of Tuscumbia, passed away July 23, 2003, at Miller County Care Center. He was born in Brumley on April 11, 1915, a son of Sherman and Eva (Harman) Robinett. On October 21, 1938, in Lebanon, he was married to Opal M. Wyrick who survives at the home.
He served on the Production Credit Advisory Board and the Bank of Tuscumbia Advisory Board. He was a former member of the Miller County R-3 School Board and the Miller County ASCS Board. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps and as a heavy equipment operator. He was co-owner of the Lawson-Robinett Feed Service in Tuscumbia. He farmed in Miller County until his retirement in 1980. After retirement, he enjoyed spending winters in Donna, Texas. He was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church.
Other survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Gene Miekley of Purdy and Judy and Marvin Patterson of Ulman; one brother, Linn Robinett of Warsaw; one sister, Francis Long of Brumley; 6 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A great-grandson, Jimmy Patterson, and a son-in-law,
Curt Musick, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Tom and Gordon Robinett and one sister, Emma Honeywell.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Family Members
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Daniel Thomas "Tom" Robinett
1917–1995
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Charlie Evans Robinett
1919–2000
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Frances Ardis Robinett Long
1922–2013
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Linn Henry Robinett
1924–2004
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Gordon Sherman Robinett
1924–1998
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Emma M Robinett Honeywell
1927–1991
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Sherman Robinett
1941–1941
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John Amos Robinett
1896–1963
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William Wesley Robinett
1898–1945
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Myra Robinett Hollandsworth
1900–1991
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Perry "Buck" Robinett
1902–1974
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Gertrude "Gertie" Robinett Gilpin
1904–2002
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Lonnie Champ Robinett
1907–1955
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Luna W. "Dick" Gan
1909–1967
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Wildia Odessa Robinett
1910–1910
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Alpha Mae Gan Haller
1913–1933
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