Donnie Lee Robinson

Donnie Lee Robinson, age 69, passed on to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Waiting for him there were his parents, Jessie Lee and Kathleen Robinson and grandparents, James and Grace Briggs and Grayson and Eva Robinson as well as many aunts, uncles and friends.  Donnie lived his entire life in the Newdale community, surrounded by his loved ones.

Left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are his loving wife, Ava Pate Robinson, two daughters, Nycole Robinson Howard (Eric) and Renee Robinson (Charlie Wiker), three grandchildren, Balthazar and Carter Howard and Maya Wiker, and brother Jerry Robinson (Karen).

Donnie’s favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and friends and all who knew him loved him. He also enjoyed watching Cincinnati Reds baseball and was a talented musician, playing guitar and singing in church from a young age, with his family as part of The Robinson Family and The Gospel Messengers. He loved his community and coached youth league baseball, basketball and softball for many years. On weekends, Donnie loved to drive around in his 1972 Ford Mustang, which he restored with his brother, several years ago.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services.  Revs. Randall Robinson and Arnold Buchanan will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at the Will Young Cemetery in Newdale.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the love and prayers from friends and loved ones during this time.

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