William J. “Bill” Robinson III
May 31, 1971Feb 27, 2017
Memorial Service
Location
Good News Free Will Baptist Church
Date
Sat, March 04, 2017
Time
6 : 30 PM – 12 : 00 AM
Obituary message
William (Bill) J. Robinson III, age 45 years, from Henrico, Va, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 27, 2017.
Bill was born and raised in New Jersey. He married his high school sweetheart at age 20, and settled in Henrico County, Virginia. He was a kind hearted man, and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bill was a hardworking man, who served in the HVAC field with integrity and dedication. He loved God and his family and friends with his whole heart to the end. He never let cancer define him, but made it a tool through which to help others. He will be fondly remembered for the way he touched many lives and left an example for others to follow.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Robinson; his children Courtney Hayes, William Robinson IV, and Jaime Turner; his mother Carol Robinson-Browe; his sisters Bernadette Whyte and Caren Groce; and his grandchildren Ty and Kymri.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Good News Free Will Baptist Church on Saturday March 4 at 6:30 pm, at 5200 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, Va, 23832. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Bill requested that donations be made to Ronald McDonald House.
Melissa Robinson added 11 photos
Bill was a great person and a had a great sense of humility. He was a talented technician. Proud to have worked many long hours with him. Rest in peace brother
I met Bill at church. Our families clicked and we spent much time together. Bill and I shared the same love for chocolate, along with his daughter Jaime, and it was often a joke and necessity to have a chocolate dessert when our families got together. He had a great sense of humor and genuine care for his family and friends. Bill will be greatly missed.
Bill had this contagious smile, memorable. I met Bill in 2010. Bill and Melissa were having Bible Studies in their home. They would serve a meal. Bill, specifically, made sure I had enough to eat. He was always welcoming. His love for Melissa and his children was evident. More importantly, it was evident that he loved The Lord. There were times he did things for me, not wanting to be compensated. Bill was just a couple years older than me. It is hard to believe he is gone. My prayers are with his family and friends. I rejoice that he is with The Lord.
Brian Aylor lit a candle for William J. “Bill” Robinson III
I remember Bill and Melissa always together in high school, sometimes we would all be in the after school room at GCCS waiting for our rides home. Bill was always so kind and would always have a shy smile on his face (especially around Melissa!!). His nickname for me was “Little Tom” or “Tomette” as my older brother was in his class. I remember as a little girl watching Bill along with a bunch of other guys playing football together and just being carefree. Through keeping in contact via fb it was amazing to see how God blessed him with a beautiful family. His legacy will live on and his testimony for Christ will resonate through the lives of his children and grandchildren. Romans 8:18 is a comforting verse reminding us that our present suffering is incomparable to the glory that will be revealed in us one day. Our hearts are filled with sadness for a brief time, but our hope is in Jesus and the time when all of our tears will be wiped away for eternity â¤
Bill Kelly lit a candle for William J. “Bill” Robinson III
Bill was my buddy when we were kids at Crossroads Worship Center. We were always running around & getting into something. Our moms always made sure we were dressed in our best for Sunday service. Then I had the pleasure of spending my early high school years at GCCS. We lost touch but reconnected through Facebook. He always treated me with kindness. My memory will always be his smile…never remember seeing him without one.
Patti White lit a candle for William J. “Bill” Robinson III
A humble servant who lived by the words of Jesus… A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
I had the privilege of meeting g Bill when he came to work at Trane. He was always very kind and willing to help others. He has changed the way I look at things and was a very kind and generous man. I have only known him a short time but his impact on my life will be remembered always.
I first met Bill when he started working at JRAC I remember his first day with me. He informed me he was a Yankee from New Jersey and asked that I not hold that against him. We stopped at 7-11 it was a hot hot day I grabbed a cold drink he grabbed a hot coffee.I thought that was strange I looked at him shook my head and he laughed at me but little did I know this first encounter would lead to such a friendship.He was a part of our weekend HON crew a member of the JRAC softball team (he was a clutch left handed bat). Bill always stepped up to take a late call an out of town call what ever was needed and he earned big time respect for that. He had a great sense of humor I always felt like such the comedian because it was so easy to get him laughing. I was going through a tough time and Bill invited me to join his family for Church one Sunday. I met Melissa and his three children for the first time. They were such a welcoming family and did not seem to be bothered by my tagging along. Bill always went out of his way to call to see how I was feeling. I was invited to all his kids Birthday parties special shows or events at church it was his way of showing he cared. We decided to take a trip to Charlotte for a Man Power conference we loaded my truck with Bill myself Melissa his 3 kids suitcases and the family dog it was packed but it was great fun. Bill wanted to join a gym but needed a work out partner so I asked “what time” he replied “5 AM brother 5 AM” uuugh!!! so every morning “5am” before work we hit the gym in Mechanicsville (what were we thinking). Bill invited me to join his team of folks who cooked breakfast and delivered it to the homeless the first question I asked was “what time” he replied” 5 AM brother 5 AM” It was great times I could go on and on with stories I will miss Bill he was a great guy he loved his family he worked hard he cared for other people He had great faith in God and showed it every day To have been able to be a part of each others life for a season I am a better person for it.
Psalm 116 reminds me of Bill and his dedication to the Lord, his family and his fellow man.
I love the LORD, because He has heardMy voice and my supplications.Because He has inclined His ear to me,Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.The pains of death surrounded me,And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me;I found trouble and sorrow.Then I called upon the name of the LORD:“O LORD, I implore You, deliver my soul!”Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;Yes, our God is merciful.The LORD preserves the simple;I was brought low, and He saved me.Return to your rest, O my soul,For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.For You have delivered my soul from death,My eyes from tears,And my feet from falling.I will walk before the LORDIn the land of the living.I believed, therefore I spoke,“I am greatly afflicted.”I said in my haste,“All men are liars.”What shall I render to the LORDFor all His benefits toward me?I will take up the cup of salvation,And call upon the name of the LORD.I will pay my vows to the LORDNow in the presence of all His people.Precious in the sight of the LORDIs the death of His saints.O LORD, truly I am Your servant;I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant;You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving,And will call upon the name of the LORD.I will pay my vows to the LORDNow in the presence of all His people,In the courts of the LORD’s house,In the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD!
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep his family in all Truth, Grace and Peace.Godspeed, my friend!
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Bill. I knew when I met Bill for the first time something about him was different. I had to ask are you a Christian Bill? He replied yes are you? He helped me with some family issues I was facing and I will be forever greatful for his humble, gentle, encouraging demeanor. All of the Trane service guys I have had help me at the college over the years have been outstanding. Patrick has that same faith in God and willingness to share that faith like Bill did. You know, regardless of how sometimes God brings someone into our lives and for such a brief encounter, we can never know when that last goodbye or see you later will arrive. All we have is today. So thank you God for Bills testimony, work ethics, and family values of which I strive to be an example like Bill was.