Lester Wayne Robinson, age 93 of Gainesville passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 13, 2022 and went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born February 27, 1928 in Melrose, FL to Isaac Cleveland and Maude Devier Robinson.
Lester owned and operated Robinson's Market for over 40 years with his wife Ophelia by his side. He believed in helping others in need and was generous with the community and made sure nobody was without food during the "tough times". They were both long time members of Grace Baptist Church.
Lester was the last of seven children. He loved God, his children and his family and was loved by many. He was an avid fisherman and spent many days red fishing in the airboat along the Florida coast and in his younger days he and his brothers enjoyed quail hunting all around the Lake Susan area. There were many great memories made there with family and friends. Upon retiring, Lester and Ophelia traveled the country with their motorhome group.
He is survived by children, Mike McQuaig (Cyndie), Sandra Hazen, Debra Robinson, Robby Robinson (Ann) and David Robinson (Mary); niece, Dorian Thrailkill; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ophelia, and his siblings, Eloise Ramsey, Emerald Robinson, Oreon Johnson, Reda Robinson, Bud Robinson and Gene Robinson.
Lester owned and operated Robinson's Market for over 40 years with his wife Ophelia by his side. He believed in helping others in need and was generous with the community and made sure nobody was without food during the "tough times". They were both long time members of Grace Baptist Church.
Lester was the last of seven children. He loved God, his children and his family and was loved by many. He was an avid fisherman and spent many days red fishing in the airboat along the Florida coast and in his younger days he and his brothers enjoyed quail hunting all around the Lake Susan area. There were many great memories made there with family and friends. Upon retiring, Lester and Ophelia traveled the country with their motorhome group.
He is survived by children, Mike McQuaig (Cyndie), Sandra Hazen, Debra Robinson, Robby Robinson (Ann) and David Robinson (Mary); niece, Dorian Thrailkill; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ophelia, and his siblings, Eloise Ramsey, Emerald Robinson, Oreon Johnson, Reda Robinson, Bud Robinson and Gene Robinson.
Lester Wayne Robinson, age 93 of Gainesville passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 13, 2022 and went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born February 27, 1928 in Melrose, FL to Isaac Cleveland and Maude Devier Robinson.
Lester owned and operated Robinson's Market for over 40 years with his wife Ophelia by his side. He believed in helping others in need and was generous with the community and made sure nobody was without food during the "tough times". They were both long time members of Grace Baptist Church.
Lester was the last of seven children. He loved God, his children and his family and was loved by many. He was an avid fisherman and spent many days red fishing in the airboat along the Florida coast and in his younger days he and his brothers enjoyed quail hunting all around the Lake Susan area. There were many great memories made there with family and friends. Upon retiring, Lester and Ophelia traveled the country with their motorhome group.
He is survived by children, Mike McQuaig (Cyndie), Sandra Hazen, Debra Robinson, Robby Robinson (Ann) and David Robinson (Mary); niece, Dorian Thrailkill; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ophelia, and his siblings, Eloise Ramsey, Emerald Robinson, Oreon Johnson, Reda Robinson, Bud Robinson and Gene Robinson.
Lester owned and operated Robinson's Market for over 40 years with his wife Ophelia by his side. He believed in helping others in need and was generous with the community and made sure nobody was without food during the "tough times". They were both long time members of Grace Baptist Church.
Lester was the last of seven children. He loved God, his children and his family and was loved by many. He was an avid fisherman and spent many days red fishing in the airboat along the Florida coast and in his younger days he and his brothers enjoyed quail hunting all around the Lake Susan area. There were many great memories made there with family and friends. Upon retiring, Lester and Ophelia traveled the country with their motorhome group.
He is survived by children, Mike McQuaig (Cyndie), Sandra Hazen, Debra Robinson, Robby Robinson (Ann) and David Robinson (Mary); niece, Dorian Thrailkill; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ophelia, and his siblings, Eloise Ramsey, Emerald Robinson, Oreon Johnson, Reda Robinson, Bud Robinson and Gene Robinson.
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