Gene Allen Robinson

Gene Allen Robinson, Jr. (December 13, 1043 – April 12, 2021)

Gene, known fondly as “Papoose” or “Pap,” was the son of the late Florence Prigg and Gene Robinson, Sr.  He graduated from Avon Grove High School and worked for 30 years at General Motors in Newport, Delaware.  Pap passed away from COVID-19 on April 12, 2021 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Pap loved fishing, riding his bike, and spending time with his family.  He and his wife Marcia loved sports, especially the Eagles, 76ers and track and field.  They also enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos, making regular trips to Atlantic City, Delaware Park, and Las Vegas with friends. 

Pap is predeceased by his parents, brother Tyrone Robinson, and sister Bridgette Bolling (Melvin).  He is survived by three children:  daughter Suzanne Burgess (Ephony); son Christopher Robinson (Lynne); son Timothy Robinson (Teddie Gwynn); grandchildren, David Alexander Burgess, Olivia Burgess, and Jada Q. Burman (Lloyd); and great-grandchild Lloyd K. Springer, Jr.  He is also survived by six brothers and three sisters: Jacqueline Sharpe of Kennett Square; Monroe Robinson of West Grove; Cyrus Robinson (Jeanette) of Delaware;  Rowena Robinson of West Grove; Kevin Robinson (Linda) of Delaware; Moiscell Robinson of Lincoln University; Lakeeta Waters (Ernie) of Coatesville; Todd Robinson (Tamara) of Coatesville; Troy Robinson of Oxford; sister-in-law Connie Simon of California, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 42 South 5^th Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania.  Masks are required.   The service will also be televised on Zoom.  Click here for access beginning at 10:45 am. (Meeting ID: 926 8393 4880 / Passcode: 730766 / Phone access 301-715-8592 or 646-876-9923).  Interment to follow at Oxford Cemetery, 220 North 3^rd Street, Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Cards and messages of condolences may be sent to the family at Post Office Box 18864, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119.