William Robinson Jr

February 14, 1935 - November 23, 2017

William “Billy” Russell Robinson, Jr. 82 yrs. old, entered into eternal peace on November 23, 2017 at Cornerstone Village Nursing Home with his loving wife at his side. William fondly called Billy was born on February 14, 1935 in Lebanon, VA to William (Tiny) and Mary L (Hicks) Robinson. Billy loved sports especially softball which he played in his early years. He faithfully served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Billy retired (15 years) from Nuclear Fuel Service. He worked at ETSU (13 years) until his illness. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Umoja Arts and Cultural Inc. and the Pro-To-Club both in Johnson City, TN. Billy possessed a gentle spirit, warm personality and easily made friends with those who came into contact with him. He will be remembered for his easy-going comical nature and infectious smile. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, twin sons Ronald and Donald Robinson, and one daughter Olean Salter and one brother Elijah Daniel Robinson and three paternal uncles. Billy leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 60 years Nancy Rhea Robinson, one son Anthony Ray (Tony) Robinson (Sharon), foster son Jeffrey Miller; one daughter Darlene Sayers; grandchildren Shanna Whitaker, Shaneea Sayers, Darmel Thomas and one special grandson, Christopher Allan Robinson; two sisters, Geraldine Bradshaw of Columbus Ohio and Nancy A. Foster (Charles); one special uncle James Hicks; three sister-in-laws Margaret R. Dudley (Henry) of Flint, Michigan; Mary K. Williams of Jonesborough, TN and Evelyn M. Robinson of Lebanon, VA; and a special cousin-in-law Sandra V. Sylvers and also a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Cornerstone Village. All of you will always have a special place in our heart. Special thanks to our church family and Pastor Vincent M. Dial. Billy loved his church (Bethel Christian Church DOC) and his church family. He served as vice-chairperson of ushers and a member of the choir.