with a Wake and Rosary Service at 7:00PM
with Military Honors
William “Bill” M. Robinson, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on September 14, 1927 to the late Thomas and Sadie Robinson in Lowmoor, VA. He had one brother, Tom. He spent his early years in Durham, NC. In 1953, Bill met…
Continue ReadingWilliam “Bill” M. Robinson, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on September 14, 1927 to the late Thomas and Sadie Robinson in Lowmoor, VA. He had one brother, Tom. He spent his early years in Durham, NC. In 1953, Bill met his beloved wife, Mary Montague Elfe. The couple wed in June of 1954 and moved to Melbourne, FL. While in Melbourne, Bill worked for RCA at Cape Canaveral at the height of the space program and the two became a family of seven. In 1972, the Robinsons relocated to Port Charlotte where Bill went to work for United Telephone. He was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus-Council 5399 of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church to which he dedicated 41+ years of faithful service and was given the distinction of Honorary Lifetime Member. He was also a Member of the 4th Degree Assembly of St. Jude 1750. Bill served in multiple leadership capacities with the K of C, including but not limited to, District Deputy, Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator and Advocate. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who always put others first. He loved God, he loved his family and he was a role model to all. Life was better for all who knew him – “Granddad” will be greatly missed.
Bill is survived by his children, Kathy Wolf (Jim), Debbie Shore (Tony), Peg Robinson-Long (Sherry), Cindy McCormack (Matt), and Bill Robinson, Jr; grandchildren, Christopher Bolyard (Rachel), Jennifer Jones (David), Stephen Wolf, Katie Elliott (Billy), Susan Toth (Jeremy), Leanna Robinson, Brian Shore, Jessica Carrano, and Romeo Carrano; great-grandchildren, Grace Bolyard, Ben Bolyard, Hannah Jones, Gus Toth, Nolan Jones, Nora Toth, Will Elliott and Baby Anna Toth.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM with a Wake and Rosary Service at 7 PM Friday, April 1, 2016 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel, 2151 Tamiami Trail, and Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:00 AM, April 2, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2500 Easy St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Interment and military honors with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Friends may visit at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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