Palatka Daily News
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Lt. Col. John W. Robinson, USAF Retired, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at the Roberts Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.
Born January 30, 1918, in Dallas, Texas, he was a graduate of North Texas State University and a member of the Texas National Guard, Troop "E", 112th Cavalry (last active horse cavalry) from 1936 until he was accepted for flight training by the Army Air Corps in 1941. Capt. John "Robbie" Robinson flew P-47's with the 404th Fighter Group during World War II. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Europe, flying top cover over the beach. After WWII, he remained in the Army Air Corps / Air Force, and retired after 22 years of service. Following retirement, he moved to the Gordon Chapel area of West Putnam County where he operated a small ranch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Christopher Robinson and Eugenia Oliver Robinson, and his wife, Willouise Wilson Robinson. He is survived by his children, Teresa, John (Sandi), William (Mary Ann), and Richard (Paula), six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Williams Thomas Funeral Home, of Hawthorne, is in charge of the arrangements and burial will be in the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Lakes, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177.
