Eddie L. Robinson

Eddie L. Robinson, 91, Kokomo, died at 12:13 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at Manor Care in Kokomo.  He was born July 29, 1914, in Clinton County, Indiana, to John Calvin & Mary Frances (Reed) Robinson.  On March 23, 1959, he married Addie Holmes and she survives. 

Eddie worked for Chrysler as a Tool and Gauge Man, retiring in 1974.  He was a member of the Arcadia Christian Church, enjoyed his participation in the Civilian Conservation Corp. and was an avid Fisherman.

Survivors besides his wife Addie include one son, Jerry D. Robinson and wife Cynthia Sue, Indianapolis; one step-daughter, Margie Majors and husband Ronald, Atlanta;  granddaughter Emily Wilson and husband Cary, Indianapolis; step grandchildren Jean and husband Tom Kleyla, Tipton; Rhonda and husband Mike Randall, Sharpsville; Anthony and wife Jenna Majors of Cicero; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arcadia Christian Church Building Fund, 108 S. Olive Street, Arcadia, Indiana, 46030.