Bill Robbins

Rev. Bill Robbins was born October 19, 1938 in Henderson, TN, the son of the late Clyde and Opal Wharton Robbins.

He was united in marriage to Ann Mitchell on October 4, 1960.

Rev. Robbins was a retired Minister, who served the faith for 54 years in seven different churches in MS, TN, and MI. After his retirement, he continued pulpit supply ministries. He had served on the Executive Board of the TN Baptist Convention for 18 years. He was an active member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

Rev. Robbins departed this life on September 10, 2014 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 10 Months, 22 Days.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann Robbins of Selmer, TN; a son, Tommy Landis and wife Cindy of Cache, OK; two daughters, Leanne Robbins of Brentwood, TN, Sarah Sheilley and husband Ken of Louisville, KY; a sister, Judy White and husband Steve of Collierville, TN; four grandchildren: Riley Landis and wife Sarah of Cache, OK, Christy LaPierre and husband Jeremy of Cache, OK, Carrie Sheilley, Lance Corporal USMC, of San Diego, CA, Grant Sheilley, Corporal USMC, of Norfolk, VA; and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 from 5 pm - 9 pm, on Sat. from 11 am - 2:30 pm, both at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN. A funeral service will be held on Sat. at 3:00 PM at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, TN, with Bill George and Mike Hollaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Gilead Cemetery Fund or Gideons International.