Bobby Wayne Robbins' Obituary
Bobby Wayne Robbins, 83, passed away March 12, 2016. He was born in Ripley, MS to Robert C. and Angie Robbins on April 25, 1932. Mr. Robbins was a graduate from Humes High School, Class of 1952. He served 4 years in the Unites States Air Force that included 18 months in Korea and Japan. Following his military service he became an Air Traffic Controller, working in Seattle, WA, Phoenix, AZ, and the ARTCC at the Memphis center from which he retired. He was a long time member of the Hernando Church of Christ. Mr. Robbins enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying and working on many hobbies and projects. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rafferty of 62 years; 2 children, Steve Robbins (Barbara), Laurie Edwards; 4 grandchildren, Heather Robbins, Thomas Edwards, Robin Edwards (Kim), and Jonathan Robbins (Lindsey); 2 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Nolan Edwards. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesday, March 15, with funeral services to follow at Hernando Church of Christ, 2110 Hwy 51 South, Hernando, MS. Interment will follow at 2:30 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, Behind the Stone Wall. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, [email protected]. or the charity of the donor’s choice. Mr. Robbins will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Honoring Life…Behind the Stone Wall.”
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