Ronnie Robbins

IN MEMORY OF: Ronnie Robbins Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – EGYPTIAN MEMORIAL GARDENS 3208 South Park Avenue, Energy, Illinois Ronnie Robbins, age 76 of Energy, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Marion, Illinois with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was born on May 7, 1946 to Wendell and Evelyn (Grandstaff) Robbins in Rosiclare, Illinois. He married Frances Lanham on March 5, 1989 in Lancaster, Missouri. They were happily married for 33 years and she survives. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam from 1968-1970. After returning from Vietnam, he worked at the IGA in Carbondale, Illinois. He then went on to work as a wholesale foods manager and as a warehouse manager for Pier 1 Imports until his retirement. He enjoyed being outside doing yard work and took pride in the upkeep of his vehicles. He was an avid sports fan, following the St. Louis Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and NCAA Men’s Basketball. He enjoyed drinking coffee with his buddies, reading about the Civil War, and watching Classic Movies. He was a loving and supportive father to his daughters, attending and cheering at every basketball game. Later in life, he adopted a feline companion that he called Whiskers, who became his constant friend. He had an unforgettable sense of humor and never met a stranger he couldn’t strike up a conversation with. He is survived by his Wife, Daughters, Natalie (Chuck) Walker and Ashley (Keith) Schaubert, Granddaughter, Evelyn Schaubert, Twin Brother, Donnie Robbins, Sisters, Nancy (Frank) Maynor and Wendy Rosendale, Nieces, Debbie Asbell, Terri Lockwood, Trudi Johnson, Jenny Rogman, and Mandy Bill, Nephews, John Rosendale, Jake Rosendale, Frank Maynor, and Joey Robbins. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Sister, Marianna Asbell, Brother, David Dale, Nephews, Ryan Robbins and Matthew Robbins. Visitation Service will be held on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM and Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Crain Funeral Home - Egyptian Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Crain Funeral Home - Egyptian Chapel with Pastor Steve Utley officiating. Full Military Rites will be accorded. Entombment will follow the Funeral Service at Egyptian Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorials be made to the American Heart Association.

Ronnie Robbins

May 7, 1946 - January 6, 2023