Edwin C. "Robbie" Robinson

Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson, 89, of New Castle, passed away Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Renick, West Virginia, a son of the late George and Gertrude (Mueller) Robinson. Robbie grew up on the Robinson Family Dairy Farm and graduated from High School in Renick, West Virginia. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1963. Robbie moved to New Castle, Indiana, in 1961, where he worked at the State Hospital until joining Chrysler Corporation, working in the forge shop. Robbie enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and returning home as often as possible to deer hunt in West Virginia. Robbie was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles - 933 Aerie, serving in various leadership offices. Robbie was a member of New Castle First Presbyterian Church. Those left to cherish Robbie’s memory include his two children, Candy Stephens of New Castle and Eddie (Christi) Robinson of Phoenix, AZ; two step-daughters, Debbie Logston (Steve Roberts) of Evansville and Dana (Gary) Goodwin of Fayetteville, NC; five grandchildren, Jason Stephens, Avery Robinson, Spencer Goodwin, Josh Logston, and Seth Logston; four great-grandchildren, Cheyann Stephens, Mashayla Ferrell, Jace Logston, and Cade Logston, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robbie was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Robinson, Hank Robinson, and Lowell Varney, as well as a sister, Nancy Morgan. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Rev. Katherine Rieder officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition with military honors conducted by contingents from the US Army and the V.F.W. and American Legion. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by Clicking Here. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson.

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Edwin C. "Robbie" Robinson

July 10, 1935 - October 25, 2024