Phillip “Phil” Robinson
August 27, 1944 – November 11, 2022
Phillip “Phil” Robinson of Caroline County, Virginia was born on August 27, 1944, to the late John and Lessie Robinson. Phillip, affectionally known as Papa Phil, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, November 11, 2022, after a brief illness.
Phil was a member of the United States Army and proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. He made a career in construction. He was a dedicated member of First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Dawn, Virginia. Phil enjoyed completing puzzles of all kinds in his free time, spending time with his family, and was an avid sports enthusiast with a love for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Phillip was a man of few words but always enjoyed a good joke. He was a well-known member of his community and a loyal friend to many.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey Robinson; his brothers, Benjamin Robinson, John Henry Robinson, Eddie Robinson, Luncheford Robinson, Gerald Robinson; and sisters Hazel Johnson, Lena Baylor, Lessie “Bea” James, Ethel Dabney. He is survived by his brother, Earl Carter; and sisters Beulah Clarke (Cylde) and Clara James. Devoted companion Connie Cauthorne; daughters Sonya “Lisa” Helmon (David) and Michelle Jasper; grandchildren David Helmon Jr. (Latoya), Ryan “Sissy” Piggott (Devonte), and Davlen Garris; great-grandchildren Marcus Helmon, Malaya Helmon, Eleanor Piggott, Easton Piggott, and Maylonnie Helmon. Dedicated nephew Phillip Delroy Johnson. Additionally a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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To my family Phillip was a quite man loving man kind man he was so good to me I will miss talking to him on the phone and I will miss that smile he had Rest In Peace my cousin my friend 🙏🙏
Phillip was a quiet, humble and compassionate person. I never heard Phillip raise his voice. He gave unconditionally of himself. Phillip was very humble and he loved his family immensely. May Phillip soul rest in eternal peace.
I can’t believe u gone UNC n u will truly be missed n love u always your niece keshia
To my family I’m sending my deepest and sincere condolences on the loss of our loved one Phillip Family Always Remember Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal RIP Phillip
You have my heartfelt condolences you are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
We, the First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Family extends our sincere condolences and love to one of our own, Brother Phillip Robinson. You are already missed
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To the family of Mr. Phillips,
We worked together for years. I will always keep him close in my heart. You could not find anyone for a better friend. May God give you peace and strength to carry on his legacy and memories. He will be greatly missed. We love you, But God Loved You Best!
He sounds like a wonderful man. My condolences to the entire family. I’m a friend of Ryan’s.
My heart is truly sadden and heavy for the loss of my dear uncle Phillip. No matter when I saw him , he always had that beautiful and friendly smile. He was a good and quite man , and what I loved and admired most about him is that he was always a wonderful son to my grandma Lessie. God has called another special soul home. Rest dear uncle and rejoice with the angels. To Lisa , Connie and the rest of the family , thank you for loving and taking care of him. Louise
My heart is truly sadden and heavy for the loss of my dear uncle Phillip. No matter when I saw him , he always had that beautiful and friendly smile. He was a good and quite man , and what I loved and admired most about him is that he was always a wonderful son to my grandma Lessie. God has called another special soul home. Rest dear uncle and rejoice with the angels. To Lisa , Connie and the rest of the family , thank you for loving and taking care of him.