ROYALTON – James “Luke” Robinson, 88, of Royalton died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his grandson’s home in Mulkeytown, Illinois.
Mr. Robinson was born on November 13, 1924 in Royalton to Luther Whitley Robinson and Willie Claire (Carr) Robinson. He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Robinson worked at Menard Correctional Center for 15 years and also worked as a police officer in Royalton, Hurst and Bush and as worked as a coal miner.
He married Peggy (Sterns) Robinson and she proceeded him in death.
Mr. Robinson is survived by his daughter, Peggy Walker of Mulkeytown, and grandchildren Taffi Robinson Simone, Jason and wife Krystie Walker and Keith Walker. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Addison Claire Walker, Evan Lucas Walker, Autumn Rose and Savannah Rose. He is also survived by a sister, Sara Loeh, of Zeigler.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three children, Cheryl Robinson, Frank Robinson and Raymond “Buster” Robinson and one brother, Raymond Robinson.
A memorial service will be held at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 at 6 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Sister Linda Godfrey will officiate with interment at a later date at Hallidayboro Cemetery.
There will be a dinner at the home of Jason & Khrystie Walker on Highway 148 after the memorial service.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of the services.
For more information visit our web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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