Celebrating the life of
William B. Robinson
December 30, 1925 - October 18, 2013
Savannah- William B. Robinson, 87, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home.
He was a native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a graduate of Kentucky Military Institute and The University of Virginia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.
His career was in retailing, serving as Vice President of The Troutman division of Allied Stores in Western Pennsylvania until 1976. In 1977 he was appointed President of The Jordan Marsh Division in Greensboro, North Carolina, before becoming President of Levy's Department Stores in Savannah in 1979.
He retired after forty years, in 1987, as Vice President of The Maas Brothers Division as they merged the Savannah stores with the Florida stores.
Among civic affairs, he was active in the Retail Merchants Association, Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Task Force for the revitalization of Broughton Street, Heart Association and the former Savannah Symphony Board of Directors.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a resident and member of The Landings Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Alleda M. and Cecil B. Robinson and one sister, Alledazelle Bush. He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Marie K. Robinson of Savannah; nephew, Robert R. Bush and two grand-nephews of Phoenix, Arizona and our dearest friends, The Fallon Family.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church with Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in the Catholic Cemetery in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Heart Association, American Cancer Society, St. James Catholic Church or a favorite children's charity.
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Dear Marie, Bob & I are saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind and we know you are missing him so much. Bill enlivened every cup of coffee at Panera. Never short of an opinion, it was always a treat to listen to Bill expound on any topic - usually the ones everyone else avoids. He will be missed by many, but mostly by you and so, please know you are in our prayers as you enter this new life. God bless you and Bill. You both are in our prayers. Hugs and lots of love, Joan & Bob Hug
- Joan Hug, Memphis, TN
Memories of all the fun times we had with you and Bill flood my mind. Marie, you and Bill were so wonderfully joined that I know you will always have an emptiness without him. But your many friends are here for you. I was sorry to miss your memorial mass and an opportunity to see you again. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Joan Harwood, Savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences. I was sorry to read of your loved one's death. But you can take comfort that death will soon be a thing of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and....wipe the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Aunt Marie, I send you a big HUG!! I had such great memories of you and Uncle Bill. Please know that you are in my prayers. Love, Joan
- Joan Hutchinson Ferraro, Butler, PA
Dear Marie, I was saddened to learn that William had passed. Will continue to pray for you as you adjust to life without your dear partner, friend and loveone of many years. Ezra
- Dr. Ezra Merritt, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, I was saddened to learn that William had passed. Will continue to pray for you as you adjust to life without your dear partner, friend and loveone of many years. Ezra
- Dr. Ezra Merritt, Savannah, GA
Dearest Marie, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Your Sweetie Bill. We love you. With Deepest Sympathy, Jim and Nicki Hansen
- Jim and Nicki Hansen, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, Heartfelt hugs and love to you. What a blessed life you two had together. Please know we are available should you need us.
- Patti Iot, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, We were so sorry to receive the call that Bill had passed away.We extend our deepest sympathy.You were together and so close for so many years and now,based on faith,you must continue on with the journey of life.You have so many friends who will assist.Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, We are very sorry for your loss. Nicholas Mittica Jr MD and family
- Nicholas Mittica Jr MD, Silver City, NM
We are grateful for the goodness and joy,the laughter and kindness he brought us. With deepest sympathy JOE AND DOROTHY RODGERS
- joe rodgers, savannah, GA
Dear Marie, David and I were so sad to learn of your husband's passing. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Warmly, Lynne Flanary
- Lynne & David Flanary, Savannah, GA
Bill will be missed by everyone who knew him. Certainly one of a kind for sure, and a legend at the Landings. Our love to you Marie and hope to see you in the very near future.
- Mickey and Bill Hoffman, Sarasota, FL
We were very sorry to hear of the death of Bill and wish to express our condolences. We did not realize that you had been married for 65 years. We are sorry to miss the service on Wednesday but will be out of town all this week. Again our condolences and very best wishes to you, Richard and Josie Lee
- Richard & Josie Lee, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, Bob & I are saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He was one of a kind and we know you are missing him so much. Bill enlivened every cup of coffee at Panera. Never short of an opinion, it was always a treat to listen to Bill expound on any topic - usually the ones everyone else avoids. He will be missed by many, but mostly by you and so, please know you are in our prayers as you enter this new life. God bless you and Bill. You both are in our prayers. Hugs and lots of love, Joan & Bob Hug
- Joan Hug, Memphis, TN
Memories of all the fun times we had with you and Bill flood my mind. Marie, you and Bill were so wonderfully joined that I know you will always have an emptiness without him. But your many friends are here for you. I was sorry to miss your memorial mass and an opportunity to see you again. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Joan Harwood, Savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences. I was sorry to read of your loved one's death. But you can take comfort that death will soon be a thing of the past. The Bible promises that Jehovah God 'will actually swallow up death forever, and....wipe the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Ms. Khan, , GA
Aunt Marie, I send you a big HUG!! I had such great memories of you and Uncle Bill. Please know that you are in my prayers. Love, Joan
- Joan Hutchinson Ferraro, Butler, PA
Dear Marie, I was saddened to learn that William had passed. Will continue to pray for you as you adjust to life without your dear partner, friend and loveone of many years. Ezra
- Dr. Ezra Merritt, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, I was saddened to learn that William had passed. Will continue to pray for you as you adjust to life without your dear partner, friend and loveone of many years. Ezra
- Dr. Ezra Merritt, Savannah, GA
Dearest Marie, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Your Sweetie Bill. We love you. With Deepest Sympathy, Jim and Nicki Hansen
- Jim and Nicki Hansen, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, Heartfelt hugs and love to you. What a blessed life you two had together. Please know we are available should you need us.
- Patti Iot, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, We were so sorry to receive the call that Bill had passed away.We extend our deepest sympathy.You were together and so close for so many years and now,based on faith,you must continue on with the journey of life.You have so many friends who will assist.Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Marie, We are very sorry for your loss. Nicholas Mittica Jr MD and family
- Nicholas Mittica Jr MD, Silver City, NM
We are grateful for the goodness and joy,the laughter and kindness he brought us. With deepest sympathy JOE AND DOROTHY RODGERS
- joe rodgers, savannah, GA
Dear Marie, David and I were so sad to learn of your husband's passing. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Warmly, Lynne Flanary
- Lynne & David Flanary, Savannah, GA
Bill will be missed by everyone who knew him. Certainly one of a kind for sure, and a legend at the Landings. Our love to you Marie and hope to see you in the very near future.
- Mickey and Bill Hoffman, Sarasota, FL
We were very sorry to hear of the death of Bill and wish to express our condolences. We did not realize that you had been married for 65 years. We are sorry to miss the service on Wednesday but will be out of town all this week. Again our condolences and very best wishes to you, Richard and Josie Lee
- Richard & Josie Lee, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
