James "J.R." Henry Robinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Henry Robinson, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020 with his family by his side at Novant Health/UVA Culpeper Medical Center, Culpeper, VA. James (Jimmy or JR as many like to refer to him) was born June 27, 1925, to Henry Dixon and Julia Payne Robinson, in Manassas where he was a lifelong resident. Growing up in Manassas James had the privilege of working for several places such as the bowling alley which resided above E. R. Conner’s grocery store, he later worked for the Smith’s Bakery on Battle St., then Central Mutual Telephone Co. and eventually accepted a job with the Town of Manassas Electric Department in 1950 where he retired as superintendent after 35 years of service. James also joined the Manassas Volunteer Fire Department in 1944 where he became a class A pump operator/driver. During the 76 years as a member of the department, James received the coveted “Fireman of the Year” award on three different occasions; in 2003 he received the Wade C. House Service award for outstanding service. James was the longest serving member of the fire department in its history to date. He also enjoyed volunteering as a greeter at Prince William Hospital/NOVANT Health Care Facility for 12 years where he gained the Lifetime Associate status. James is currently a member of the Triumph Baptist Church in Vint Hill Farms, VA. James interests included restoring antique fire equipment for the fire departments museum, having coffee with the guys at McDonalds, eating out as often as he could convince his family to take him, and telling stories of his childhood growing up in Manassas. James is survived by his daughter, Betty Belshee of Bealeton, VA, and a son Thomas (Tommy) Robinson (Karen) also of Manassas, 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lillian Price Robinson, his son James Luther (JR) Robinson, his grandson Stephen Thomas Robinson, his parents, a brother, Rodney of Pomona, CA., Sisters, Weltha Hunt of Manassas, VA., Thelma Mooney of Ironton, OH., and Wanda Louise Perfect of Dallas TX. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at “Our Father’s House” Christian Home in Culpeper, VA for the care and love they have bestowed upon him for the last 22 months. He loved all of you and was very appreciative of his care. We would also like to thank the staff and Drs. at Novant Health/UVA Culpeper Medical Center for the care they provided our dad and ourselves the last few days prior to his passing. A funeral service will be held at Triumph Baptist Church 4267 Sigler Road, Vint Hill Farms, VA 20187. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing one-hour prior. Interment will follow immediately at Manassas city cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in James’s name to either his Church, Triumph Baptist Church, 4267 Sigler Rd., Vint Hill Farms, VA 20187 or Our Fathers House Christian Home, 15261 Jubilee Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701.

James "J.R." Henry Robinson

June 27, 1925 - December 15, 2020

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James "J.R." Henry Robinson

June 27, 1925 - December 15, 2020

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