Elizabeth E. (McMahan) Robinson 1908-1986

Elizabeth E. (McMahan) Robinson, daughter of Charles M. and Sarah Rebecca (York) McMahan, was born August 17, 1908 in Pulaski County near Richland, Missouri.  She departed this life August 3, 1986, 9:02 p.m. at Lester E. Cox Hospital North, Springfield, Missouri attaining the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 17 days.

Elizabeth accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 13, was baptized and united with the Beulah Baptist Church.  In 1949 she moved her membership to the Boulevard Baptist Church in Springfield and was an active member of the Lydia Sunday School Class and the Lottie Moon Group of Baptist Women.

Elizabeth was married to Joseph W. Robinson who preceded her in death February 10, 1938.  In 1942 she became a resident of Springfield, Missouri where she worked as a secretary until her retirement.

Survivors include three step-daughters, Lucille Vaught, Richland; Yveta Pearson, Stewart, Mississippi; and Helen Salsman, Richland; a step-son, Joe C. Robinson, Cedar Hill, Missouri; two first cousins, Alta Wolfe and Vivian Johnson, St. James; several second cousins including Geneva Smith, Springfield; Wayne Setsor, Richland and Bonnie Setsor Morrow, Foristell, Missouri; 25 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great grandchildren, one step-great grandson preceded her in death; and a host of other relatives and close friends.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Boulevard Baptist Church, Springfield with Rev. Richard Eakins officiating.

Music was provided by Martha Garrison, organist.  Roy Salsman, step-son-in-law, sang “Because He Lives” and Wayne Garrison, Music Director, Boulevard, sang “Blessed Assurance” and “Victory In Jesus”.

Escorts were: Everett Reeder, Warren Scranton, Gus Robards, Gerald Simmons, Gene Gorden, and Paul Baker, fellow church members.

Fred C. “Robby” Robinson 1915-1986

Fred C. “Robby” Robinson of Waynesville, Missouri, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, January 7, 1915, the son of Frederick H. and Marie (Bailey) Robinson, and departed this life May 27, 1986 at the age of 71 years, four months, 20 days.

Fred was married to Reba Roberts on December 7, 1973.

Fred spent 22 years in the Army, having enlisted in June of 1939 and retired from the Army in June of 1945.  He re-enlisted in 1949 and retired in October of 1965.  He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Beirut, Lebanon.  Fred served his country well.

After retirement from the Army, he worked several years for the Civil Service.

Fred was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the V.F.W. Post 3176.

Fred is survived by his wife, Reba of the home in Waynesville; two sons: Robert Alan Robinson, Springfield; Virginia and James Edward Robinson of Salem, Oregon; one step-son, Douglas Arlin Moore of Los Angeles, California; two step-daughters: Phyllis Wood of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Jeanine Sullivan of Constabieville, New York; 11 grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends.

“Robby” will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial services were held Saturday, May 31, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Captain Harry E. Colter officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Dorothy Moore.

Interment was in the Ozark Memorial V.F.W. Cemetery in St. Robert under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.