R. Eugene "Sonny" Robinson

R. Eugene (Sonny) Robinson was born January 12, 1943 in Chester County, TN the son of the late Ramon O. and Ollie Tigner Robinson.

Along with his sisters, he was raised in the Masseyville Community of Chester County, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Chester County High School. On July 12, 1983, he married Barbara Locke.

Sonny, as he was known by most of his family and friends, retired from General Electric after 28 years and had also worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Selmer, TN. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge - Purdy #132 in Bethel Springs, TN.

In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, drag racing, riding motorcycles, dune buggies, antique car restoration and car shows. He was a lover of the outdoors whether it be four-wheeling, watching all the grandkids play in various sports, or any other outdoor activity. He liked watching westerns on tv especially Gunsmoke and he watched it twice a day.

Mr. Robinson departed this life on September 4, 2014 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 71 Years, 7 Months, 23 Days. He is survived by his wife Barbara Robinson of Selmer, TN; three daughters, Cheryl (Robinson) Thomas and husband John of Stantonville, TN, Amanda (Robinson) Whirley of Selmer, TN, Lynn (Robinson) Plunk and husband Troy of Selmer, TN; two step daughters, Tina K. Brown and husband Tim of Selmer, TN, Leigh Way and husband Dan of Selmer, TN; a sister, Lannie (Joyce) Robinson of the Masseyville Community of Chester County, TN; nine grandchildren, Jacey and Jill Whirley, Tucker and Laini Plunk, Christian and Austin Brown, Anne Marie, Daniel, and Harrison Way; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by a sister, Joy Inez Roland.