1931
Waymon
2011
Waymon Leon Robison
June 27, 1931 — April 18, 2011
Mr. Robison died Monday, April 18, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
He was born on June 27, 1931 in Milledgeville, TN, son of the late Lee and Pauline Ellis Robison.
After graduation from Adamsville High School, he went to work for Pickwick Electric Company. In the early 50’s he served four years in the United States Navy as an electrician on a Mine Sweeper. Following his service in the Navy, he worked for Memphis Light, Gas & Water while attending Memphis State University. Later he began his career of 35 years as a riverboat Captain/Pilot on the Mississippi River.
Mr. Robison was a very active member of the Sanford Hill Baptist Church. He loved his church very much and in the past had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a Chester County Commissioner for 24 years. His proudest accomplishment as a county commissioner was being instrumental in securing the new Chester County Criminal Justice Center. He was a Past Most Worshipful Master of Masons where he was a 50 year plus member and also had served as a Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star.
Mr. Robison known to many as “Poncho†was also famous for his “Robison Peachesâ€. He and his wife Kay operated a peach orchard in Jacks Creek. He enjoyed all aspects of his hobby, especially talking with all of his customers.
His favorite pastime was going to Jack’s restaurant, drinking coffee, and talking to all his “Roundtable†buddies.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kay Phillips Robison: two sons, Bill Robison (Monica) of Jackson, TN and Phillip Robison (Polly) of Beech Bluff; and one daughter, Phyllis Robison Crawford (Jeff) of Henderson, TN. He also leaves four grandchildren, Gavin and Kylee Crawford; Reese and Garrett Robison. He leaves a brother Larry Robison (Betty) of Bruceton, TN.
He was born on June 27, 1931 in Milledgeville, TN, son of the late Lee and Pauline Ellis Robison.
After graduation from Adamsville High School, he went to work for Pickwick Electric Company. In the early 50’s he served four years in the United States Navy as an electrician on a Mine Sweeper. Following his service in the Navy, he worked for Memphis Light, Gas & Water while attending Memphis State University. Later he began his career of 35 years as a riverboat Captain/Pilot on the Mississippi River.
Mr. Robison was a very active member of the Sanford Hill Baptist Church. He loved his church very much and in the past had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a Chester County Commissioner for 24 years. His proudest accomplishment as a county commissioner was being instrumental in securing the new Chester County Criminal Justice Center. He was a Past Most Worshipful Master of Masons where he was a 50 year plus member and also had served as a Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star.
Mr. Robison known to many as “Poncho†was also famous for his “Robison Peachesâ€. He and his wife Kay operated a peach orchard in Jacks Creek. He enjoyed all aspects of his hobby, especially talking with all of his customers.
His favorite pastime was going to Jack’s restaurant, drinking coffee, and talking to all his “Roundtable†buddies.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kay Phillips Robison: two sons, Bill Robison (Monica) of Jackson, TN and Phillip Robison (Polly) of Beech Bluff; and one daughter, Phyllis Robison Crawford (Jeff) of Henderson, TN. He also leaves four grandchildren, Gavin and Kylee Crawford; Reese and Garrett Robison. He leaves a brother Larry Robison (Betty) of Bruceton, TN.
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