Rudolph Alexander Robinson,Sr.

His Legacy Rudolph Alexander Robinson, Sr. was born on September 25, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Queenie Graves and Charlie Robinson. He attended Richmond City Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in June 1965. Immediately after graduation, Rudolph committed himself to serving his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served four years, being stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey and in Thailand. Rudolph continued his education by attending J. Sargent Reynolds Community College, receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Rudolph was employed by the Richmond Fire Department as a Fire Fighter from 1970-1973. Rudolph then entered the 34th Basic Recruit Class and was appointed a Police Officer with the Richmond Police Department on September 15, 1973, at the age of 25. During his career with the Police Department, Rudolph served in the Training Division, Patrol Division, Traffic Division and ending his career in the Juvenile Division-Youth Services Enforcement Unit. He ended his law enforcement career in 1997, as a Detective, with 25 years of honorable services to the citizens of the City of Richmond. Rudolph ended his second career as a Roving Security Specialist with the Richmond City Public Schools in 2011. Rudolph married Catherine Key on September 30, 1967 and were blessed with three children, Rudolph Jr., Nicole, and Natalie. His family was also expanded with the addition of a daughter-in-law, La Tangie (Rudolph Jr.), and two grandsons, Alexander and Alston, and a son-in-law, Christopher (Natalie) Donze. Accepting Christ at an early age, Rudolph was a faithful member of St. James Baptist Church in Varina. Rudolph believed in working for what he wanted. He set a goal and worked toward achieving it. His goal was to provide his children with what he did not have benefit of when he was a child. His ultimate goal, however, was to be able to provide a college education for his children. Rudolph enjoyed taking his family on an annual vacation … by land, sea or air. They traveled near and far … to Myrtle Beach, Disney World, the Bahamas, Alaska, Toronto, and the Great Smokey Mountains, where almost all of their luggage was lost from atop the Station Wagon as Rudolph continued to drive while ignoring the sounds of car horns who were trying to warn him of the suitcases flying from the roof. Rudolph loved fashionable and comfortable cars. He was an expert cook and enjoyed entertaining at his home. Rudolph loved family and friends and would help them in any way that he could. During his life Rudolph was a member of Expectations Investment Club, Faternal Order of Police, Black Police Association, Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, and The Regular’s Social Club.

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Rudolph Alexander Robinson,Sr.

September 25, 1947 - January 19, 2013