Alfred Green Robinson III's Obituary
Dr. A. G. ?Robby? Robinson was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 19, 1928. He died on May 22, 2004 in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Robinson was predeceased by his parents, Alfred Green Robinson Jr. and Frances Wright Robinson, his brother Bryan Wright Robinson, and his sister, Winn Robinson Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kate Haywood Robinson and his children, Sarah Robinson Flick and her husband Robert, Kate Robinson Casey, Grace Robinson Chan, and Frances Robinson Eldreth and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his grandchildren Laura Chan, Tyler Chan, Anna Eldreth, Bryan Eldreth, and Katie Flick.
Dr. Robinson attended public schools in Thomasville, Georgia. He received B.S., M.S., and PhD degrees in chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was employed by Hercules Powder Company, Tennessee Eastman Company, and Texas Eastman Company. He retired after 38 years of service as a Vice President and Director of Research and Development of Texas Eastman.
Dr. Robinson was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and served as an elder and church school teacher.
He was a member of the Longview Symphony League, the History Club of East Texas, Friends of the Library, and a supporter of Habitat for Humanity.
Dr. Robinson was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed tennis, chess, short-wave radio, and baseball. He especially loved the memories of time spent over the years with his wife and family in Destin, Florida. He was a friend to many people of all ages and from all walks of life. He viewed all situations with a positive outlook and looked for the best in everything and everyone. He always found it. He often said that ?Freedom is the most important word in the English language.? He deeply loved his God, his wife and family, and his community. He leaves a legacy of faith and integrity that comforts us and will continue to guide us into the future.
A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Longview, Texas at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, with Dr. W. D. O?Neal, Rev. Scott Hookey, and Rev. Robert Flick officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCann Rd, Longview, Texas 75601 or Greater Hospice of Texas, P. O. Box 9725, Longview, Texas 75608.
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