Thomas Jefferson Robinson Sr
1947-2017
Thomas Jefferson Robinson Sr.
Goes by Jeff, Big Jeff, also known lovingly as Pop
He was 70, passed away at home in Edmond, OK, on Saturday, May 27th, 2017, losing his battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1947 in Ola, AR, the son of the late Tom D. & Dortha J. Robinson. He was the son-in-law of the late Riley E. & Maggie B. Ennis of Sheridan, AR. He graduated from Atkins Highschool at Atkins, AR. He attended college at UCA in Conway, AR., & then drafted into the US Army where he was a combat medic in Vietnam. Jeff & Brenda were united in marriage May 15, 1970 in Russellville, AR. They moved to Oklahoma City, OK, in 1971. He has been in the car business for 45 years, the last 24 years as Executive V.P. for Hudiburg Auto Group. He loved to play golf with his buddies at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club. Survivors include his wife Brenda of Edmond, OK, son & daughter-in-law T J & Lindsey Robinson of Edmond, OK, grandsons, Jacob & Taylor Robinson, son Matt Robinson of Edmond, OK, granddaughter Alyse Robinson & grandson Koehn Robinson of Midwest City, OK. Brother & wife Pat & Soraya Robinson of Dallas, TX. One sister & brother-in-law Julie & Keith Stokes of Dardanelle AR, nephew & wife Chip & Lori Stokes of Dardanelle, AR, & great-nephew Colt Stokes of Dardanelle, AR, niece Abbey Stokes of Dardanelle, AR, brother-in-law & wife Nelson & Vicki Ennis of Morrilton, AR, niece & husband, Olivia & Kevin Gottsponer & two great-nieces AnnaJewel & Riley-Marie Pace of Morrilton, AR, nephew Josh Ennis of L.A., CA, brother-in-law & wife, Marvin & Rachel Ennis of Texas.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK. Visitation will take place prior to service from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Visitation will also be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Lemley Funeral Home in Atkins, AR, with graveside service following at 2:00 at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins, AR.