George Lee

Robinson, Jr.

Deacon George Lee Robinson, Jr. made his transition into eternity on March 17, 2025. Born on November 2, 1945, he was the 10th child of the Late George Lee Robinson, Sr. and Mother Emma Odessa Thompson Robinson. George was a devoted member of the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, a member of the male chorus, and a financial administrator on the finance committee. He was a graduate of Pilate High School and East Central Community College. George proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

George had a passion for hunting, especially coon hunting, and cherished the time spent with his brothers, sons, nephews, grandsons, and friends in the woods. He particularly enjoyed the Annual Thanksgiving Family Hunt and listening to his dogs run rabbits with Pastor Wille Rush and Pastor Tellis Chapman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mother Jacqueline Ruth Brown Robinson, and his children: Vinessa (Gary) Turner, Yolanda Nettles, Datoya (James) Wilson, Cassandra McKinstry, Anthony (Stephanie) Robinson, Nicholas Robinson, and Jeremy Walker. He also leaves behind daughters in love Tiffany Boyd, Daphne Davis, and Virginia Robinson, as well as numerous grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

George is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Bonnie Bell Lorene Robinson Temple, Essie Lee Robinson, Luvicy Robinson Baker, Bonnie Ruth Robinson, Jessie Mae Robinson Moore, and brothers S. M. Robinson, Sr., Charlie Robinson, Sr., Tommy George Robinson, and Nathaniel Robinson.

A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Greater Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 232 Corinth Road, Newton, Mississippi 39345, with Reverend Gary L. Moore officiating and Ms. Vera Walker serving as Mistress of Ceremony.