Garry Edmond Robinson

Legacy of Life In My Father’s house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 On February 26, 2023, Garry Edmond Robinson transitioned from life on earth to his eternal home with God. Garry was born July 23, 1957, into the loving arms of Walter Sr. and Margaret Robinson in Richmond, VA. Garry was one of four siblings, Walter, Erle and Julianne Minor. He is preceded in death by both parents, his eldest brother Walter Robinson Jr., and his sister Julianne Elizabeth Minor. To his parents, Garry was considered blessed for surviving, and thriving, with a diabetic diagnosis at the age of 10. He attended Huguenot High School where he developed a passion for carpentry. After graduating in 1975, he worked in cabinetmaking which later expanded into building homes. As a young adult, he began working at Nabisco (now Mondelez Global LLC). He was employed there for 31 years until his retirement. During his tenure he met Cynthia Jones. Garry and Cynthia married, and their union was blessed with two daughters: Samantha and Tabitha. He also gained a daughter, Fostina. Aside from his gift of gab, hunting was one of Garry’s favorite pastimes. He hunted locally as a member of several hunting clubs in New Kent County. Garry also hunted nationally in the states of Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. His hunting expeditions, culminated with international trips to Africa and Canada for exotic game. A conversation with Garry meant high spirited storytelling complete with animation, and dotted with the statement, “I’m Garry Robinson!” This pride in who he was coupled with brassy candor made him memorable to those who knew him. During his retirement, Garry drew closer to God. Almost all his conversations concluded with him sharing his revelations of scriptures and what God was doing in his life. He attended Grace and Peace Center’s online church services regularly. He leaves to cherish his memory, his two daughters and stepdaughter, Samantha Robinson, Tabitha Robinson and Fostina Allen as well as their mother Cynthia Robinson; his brother Erle S. Robinson Sr.; devoted friend of 15 years Barbara J. Fulcher; friend and extended family, Nicole Harris and her parents James and Beatrice Gresham who Garry affectionately referred to as “Mom” and “Pop” Gresham; two grandchildren, Zalia and Infinity; nieces and nephews, Walter, Sheila, Brenda, George Jr. Claudia, Kevin, Carolyn, David, the late Reginald, Eric, Erle Jr., Jennifer, Brittney, and Mauriceo; godsister and niece, Pamela Thompkins and LaChone Thompkins; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Garry Edmond Robinson

July 23, 1957 - February 26, 2023