Leo Robinson

CARBONDALE - Local resident, David "Leo" Robinson, passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale after a long life of service and dedication to family, friends, country and community. He was born August 3, 1919 to Joe and Nellie (Trail) Robinson in Carbondale. Leo married Mary Ellen Etherton January 1, 1942. They shared 56 years of marriage. She preceded him in death. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII and trained as a fighter pilot. He was the past owner of J & L Robinson Development & Construction Co., Inc., and was a member of the Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale. Leo is survived by three sons and their wives, Jerry and Linda Robinson of Carbondale, Tom and Cheryl Robinson of Wisconsin, and Kenneth and Lori Robinson of Carbondale; a daughter, Barbara Robinson; six grandsons; seven great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe, George, Dick and a sister Marguerite and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.



Service:



1:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois







Visitation:



10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois