Mr. Wilson L. Robinson

October 19, 1933 - January 11, 2017

Mr. Wilson L. Robinson departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Austell and Florie Robinson. He was born on October 19, 1933. Wilson was married to the late Geneva Bell Robinson. They lived a great life here in Union, SC and had three children; Jacqueline Johnson, Larry Robinson and the late Wilson Lynn Robinson Jr. Wilson was a member of the McBeth Baptist Church. He was a member of Woodson Chapel Baptist Church and often attended McBeth Baptist Church. Wilson was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army for several years. He also retired from working at the Carlisle Finishing Plant after 43 years of service. Wilson was preceded in death by four brothers: Austell, James, William (Twin), and Lonnie Robinson. Throughout the years everyone knew and called him "PAPA". He was a kind and loving man who enjoyed life. He will continue to glow in his family's hearts. "PAPA" ( Wilson) will never be forgotten. "PAPA" leaves to cherish man fond and lovely memories: one daughter: Jacqueline (Norman)Johnson. One son: Larry ( Sandy) Robinson. One daughter-in-law, Sherry Lawson, Seven grandchildren: Willie D. (Shalandas) Rice III, Candice Whitfield, Chad (Brittany)Robinson, Donovan L. Robinson, Rashawn J. Rice, Jeremy Robinson, and Kyra Robinson. Eight great-grandchildren. Three sisters: Ruth Hazel Robinson, Dorothy Helen Gore, Queen Ethel Robinson. One sister-in-law: Annie Pearl Bell. One brother-in-law: Charles Frye and a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and his Barber:Yasmin "Pookie"Jeter. Visitation is from 1:00 - 6:00 on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodson Chapel Baptist Church, 1447 Meansville Road, Union, SC 29379. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 136 Sims Drive, Union, SC. Arrangements are entrusted to Divine Mortuary, 190 Lovers Lane Road, Union, SC.   