Obituary for Leroy Robinson
Leroy Robinson, 94, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Edwards County Medical Center in Kinsley, Kansas. He was born December 9, 1924 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Ralph & Violet (VanSickle) Robinson.
A Garden City resident since 1957, Leroy was a lifetime farmer. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Garden City.
On February 10, 1948, he married Margaret Ann Fitzgerald. She survives. Other survivors include 4 sons Fred (Glenda) Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ralph (Rosetta) Robinson of Garden City, Kansas, Glen (Kristine) Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, & David (Jackie) Robinson of Holcomb, Kansas; 3 daughters Marjorie (Bill) Westfahl of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jean(Logan) Burns of Peculiar, Missouri, & Grace Ebaugh of Bethany, Oklahoma; 17 Grandchildren; and 21 Great-Grandchildren. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents; a Son Kenneth Robinson; a Brother Charles Robinson; and a Great-Grandson Parker Robinson.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to Noon Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.
A Garden City resident since 1957, Leroy was a lifetime farmer. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Garden City.
On February 10, 1948, he married Margaret Ann Fitzgerald. She survives. Other survivors include 4 sons Fred (Glenda) Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ralph (Rosetta) Robinson of Garden City, Kansas, Glen (Kristine) Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, & David (Jackie) Robinson of Holcomb, Kansas; 3 daughters Marjorie (Bill) Westfahl of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jean(Logan) Burns of Peculiar, Missouri, & Grace Ebaugh of Bethany, Oklahoma; 17 Grandchildren; and 21 Great-Grandchildren. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents; a Son Kenneth Robinson; a Brother Charles Robinson; and a Great-Grandson Parker Robinson.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek officiating. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to Noon Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.