Mr. James A. Robinson, 87, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at UF Health in Jacksonville, Fla. after a short illness.
A native of Jacksonville, Mr. Robinson was a son of the late Abe and Lottie Mae Robinson. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, Mr. Robinson made his home in Albany, N.Y. There, he spent his career working for the state Department of Education. After retirement, he and his wife, Joyce, moved full-time to Fernandina Beach in 1986.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Robinson was predeceased by a son, Anthony Payne; a son-in-law, Ralph Odom; and two brothers, Abe and Freeman Robinson.
His surviving family includes his wife, Joyce Robinson; three children, Judy M. Odom of Fleming Island, Fla., Renata R. Toney of Buffalo, N.Y., and Larry (Mary) Payne of Albany, N.Y.; a sister, Jeanette Potts; a brother, Robert Robertson; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews as well as a host of extended family members and friends.
No local services will be held. Additional services will be arranged by Newcomer Cremation and Funeral Service in Albany. Mr. Robinson will be buried at Saratoga National Cemetery.
His memory will be cherished forever.
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Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors