Charles J. Robinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles J. Robinson, age 79, of Carterville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 during the early morning hours at his home. Charlie was born on January 9, 1942 in Murphysboro, a son of Charles and Lucille (Buford) Robinson. He married Ruth Ann (McKinney) Pierce-Atwood on August 23, 1991 and she survives. Charlie first worked for Allen Industries/Sheller Globe until 1994. He later drove a truck for DART Transit Company until he retired. Charlie loved working outdoors and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Robinson of Carterville; two sons from previous marriages, Danny (Becky) Robinson of Johnston City, and Cayce Robinson of Hillsboro, Illinois; eight step-children, Bocky (Tammy Miller) Coloni of Johnston City, Marjorie (Rob) Carter of Johnston City, Ivan (Laurie Dwyer) Pierce of Marion, Cindy (Tim) Funk of Elkville, Kevin (Jennifer) Pierce of Johnston City, Terry (Julie) Pierce of Herrin, Evan (Randi) Pierce of Carterville and Nathan (Jami) Atwood of Herrin; seventeen grandchildren, Charlie, Brandon, Hunter, Maggie, Candice, Cody, Mason, Teresa, Tonya, Kaleb, Danielle, Logan, Ashtyn, Stephanie, Audrey, Kelsey and Rosemary; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, David Robinson of Pomona; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Darrell Robinson; one brother, Gary Robinson; and an infant sister. Funeral services will be held at Crain Funeral Home–Egyptian Chapel in Energy on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Crain Funeral Home–Egyptian Chapel in Energy has been entrusted with the arrangements. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Crain Funeral Home, 3208 South Park Avenue, Energy, Illinois 62933.

Charles J. Robinson

January 9, 1942 - July 16, 2021