Jeffrey Robinson, Sr., 52

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Jeffrey “Jeff” Robinson Sr., 52, of Carlinville, died on Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home of Carlinville is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Mr. Robinson was born on Sept. 3, 1967, to James and Hulda (Bilbruck) Robinson in Carlinville. He married Christie Pettit in 1992 and they divorced in 2008.  On May 3, 2019, he married Lavada Shaw in Carlinville. 

In his early 20’s, Mr. Robinson was hired on with Carpenter’s Local #270 out of Springfield and worked throughout the area as a carpenter. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and was known to be the life of the party.

Mr. Robinson enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and riding four-wheelers. He was a great entertainer who was well known for his ability to “cook groceries” and had many that called him “dad”.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Lavada Robinson of Carlinville; two sons, Jeffrey (Brett Vanmeter) Robinson Jr. of Jacksonville and Jessy Robinson of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Geri McDaniels of Aurora and Chasidy McDaniels of Farmersville; three grandsons, Kyle Greely, Cole Tabscott, and Mason Miller; two granddaughters, Makayla Miller and Karly Lambert; four brothers, Jim (Eileen) Robinson, Ed (Dottie) Robinson, Jerry (Judith) Norlander and Chuck Norlander; three sisters, Sherryl (John) O’Donnell, Joan (Keith) Weities and Jan Robinson: and  numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Buzz Catuska; and brother, Larry Robinson.

Memorials may be made to the family. 

Online condolences to the family may be left online at www.davis-andersonfuneralhome.com.