Eddie Robinson

Mr. Eddie Lee Robinson of Tampa passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. A Graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Reverend Anthony W. Greene, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, officiating.  Interment will follow.  Please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required. 

Mr. Eddie Lee Robinson was a native of Mound Bayou, Mississippi and a resident of Tampa for many years. 

He was preceded in death by:  parents, Jerry Robinson and Lottie Lee Harris Robinson and Father and Mother-in-law, Thomas J. Williams and Vivian I. Triplett.  He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Linda Williams Robinson; children, Lavain Tyrone Robinson, Kimberly Brent (Antoine), Derek Robinson (Cynthia), Andrew Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Nydia Nelson, Nico Nelson, Dale Robinson, Fredrick Robinson, Keith Robinson, Rene Robinson and Nycole Robinson; grandchildren, LaVain Tyrone Robinson “TJ”, Tynisha V. Robinson, Aricka Farquharson, Briana Farquharson, Tyrique L. Robinson, Mykhala Robinson, Jamel D. Jackson, Malik T. Robinson, Anthony Robinson, Jr., Jaresey Robinson, Jarvinia Robinson, and Anthonio Robinson; great grandchildren, Briella Farquharson, Jaiceon Harris and Shayne Saso; sisters, Pauline Richardson and Gloria Powell (Lorel); brother, Elmer Robinson “Red”; in-laws, Shirley Johnson, Flora Triplett, Angela Reese (Ivan), Brenda Williams and Joettie McMillan (Ernest); aunt, Shirley Taylor; uncle, Preston Triplett (Lillie); a host of nieces and nephews; special family friends, Sandra Williams (Kirk), Amanda Camp, Dave Saso, Dave Jr., Mommy Camp, Dave Koche (Lisa), Beverly Brinson (Lewis) and Annette Killins; special thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice and Excel Care Center. 

The visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.  We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC Guidelines. Masks are required.  

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