Celebrating the life of
Earl Thomas "Rip" Robbins
January 10, 1921 - September 10, 2008
Earl Thomas "Rip" Robbins, 87, died September 10, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Alexander and Era Deloach Robbins. Mr. Robbins served as a Machinist Mate First Class in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He was employed for 43 years with Union Camp Corporation retiring as Assistant Superintendant of the Power Plant. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge No. 18 and Lavida Country Club. Mr. Robbins was an avid golfer and Braves fan. His wife, Beatrice Sellers Robbins preceded him in death.
Surviving are his daughter, Elizabeth Love and her husband, Mike of Savannah; son, Jesse Wilder and his wife, Elaine of Savannah; grandchildren, John Anthony Harmon of Big Pine Key, FL; Ashley Elizabeth Love of Savannah; Matthew Love of Savannah; Ronnie and Randy Wilder of Chicago, IL.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: McKenna Friedman Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 60037, Savannah, GA 31420.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Elizabeth and Family, Karen and I both were sad to learn of Rip's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. I had the pleasure of both working with Rip at Union Camp, as well as playing golf with him at LaVida Country Club. He was a true southern gentlemen. He was respected and admired by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Take comfort in the fact that he is now in a better place with his beloved Bea. May God bless and comfort you all through this difficult time.
- Bill and Karen Gattmann, Atlanta, GA
Beth and family- I offer my deepest sympathies to you. I also had to watch my parent slowly slip away, and it was a very painful expierence. I was relieved when I knew she was finally at peace, and that I had done all I could to make her last days as peaceful as possibly. I have my memories of better times that sustains me.I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Debbie Kessler
- Debbie Kessler, Savannah, GA
Elizabeth and Family, Karen and I both were sad to learn of Rip's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. I had the pleasure of both working with Rip at Union Camp, as well as playing golf with him at LaVida Country Club. He was a true southern gentlemen. He was respected and admired by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. Take comfort in the fact that he is now in a better place with his beloved Bea. May God bless and comfort you all through this difficult time.
- Bill and Karen Gattmann, Atlanta, GA
Beth and family- I offer my deepest sympathies to you. I also had to watch my parent slowly slip away, and it was a very painful expierence. I was relieved when I knew she was finally at peace, and that I had done all I could to make her last days as peaceful as possibly. I have my memories of better times that sustains me.I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Debbie Kessler
- Debbie Kessler, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
