James D. Robinson

James D. "J.R." Robinson, age 77 of Linn, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.

J.R. was born August 10, 1936, in Luystown, a son to the late Charles A. and Clara Ann (Huesgen) Robinson.

J.R. was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School and also attended the University of Missouri in Columbia.

On April 18, 1955, he was united in marriage to Nancy J. Bolten in Jefferson City. She survives at the home.

J.R. was a United States Navy Veteran and worked most of his life as a supervisor/manager for several printing companies.

J.R. was of the catholic faith, a member of the Linn Masonic Lodge #326 A.F. & A.M., and the Lions Club.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, card playing and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, J.R. is survived by: three sons, Robert Robinson and his wife Lynn of Lee's Summit, Rick Robinson and his wife Nancy of Fenton, and Randy Robinson and his wife Peggy of Linn; one daughter, Brenda Hilton of Lee's Summit; four brothers, Charlie Robinson and his wife Laverne of Loose Creek, Ed Robinson and his wife Judy of Linn, Les Robinson and his wife Linda of Linn, and Lance Robinson and his wife Mary of Jefferson City; six sisters, Patsy Hetzel of Winfield, KS, Wanda Pfahl and her husband Frank of Luystown, Anita Robinson and her companion Vilarah Steinman of Jefferson City, Joan Swartwood of Kansas City, KS, Betsy Muenks and her husband Gary of Linn, and Sandy Haslag and her husband Frank of Linn; Nine grandchildren, Heather (Josh) Dale, Andrew (Carla) Robinson, Amber Robinson (Matt Smith), Megan Robinson, Cassandra Robinson, Stephanie Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Nicholas Robinson, Rachel (Nick) Ball, and an adopted grandson Boston Fodor; three great grandchildren, Ryleigh Dale, Adin and Lillian Ball; one daughter-in-law, Tina Robinson of Linn as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: one son, Rusty Robinson and two sisters, Peggy Bryson and Susan Sprenger.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Morton Chapel in Linn. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:30pm Tuesday in the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Morton Chapel in Linn with Fr. I.C. Medina officiating. Interment will follow in the Perrey-St. Isidor Cemetery with full military honors.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.