RAYMOND LEE ROBINSON
Raymond Lee Robinson, 83, of Metamora, passed away peacefully while holding the hands of his loving daughters Monday evening, October 24, 2022, at his residence.
Ray was born July 17, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, one of six children of Brady and Dorothy Pochard Robinson.
A proud veteran, he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was married to Ella Jane “Petey” Hamilton, and Mrs. Hamilton passed away July 28, 1980.
On May 7, 1988, Ray was married to Susan Lee Hibbett, and she passed away April 20, 2016.
For more than 30 years until his retirement, he was employed at the Ford Assembly Plant in Sharonville, Ohio.
Following his retirement with Ford, Ray stayed busy by working on construction in the former Visteon plant, the car wash on 30th Street in Connersville, and as a security guard for J & J Packaging.
He was a faithful member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church, a member of the Harmony Lodge No. 11 F. & A. M. of Brookville, and a member of the Syrian Shrine of Cincinnati, Ohio. In his leisure, he enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, participating in outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include two children, Deborah Jean Spurlock of Metamora, and Angela Kay Ruble of Laurel; three step children, Michael Anthony Panzeca of Pompano Beach, Florida, John Dominic (Susan) Panzeca of Milford, Ohio, and Gina Marie Panzeca of Reading, Ohio; four grandchildren, April Renee (Ryan) Baker, Regina Michelle Ault, Amanda Pauline (Matt) Allen, and Trevor Lee Ruble; three step grandchildren, Brett Andrew Frosio, Benjamin John Panzeca, and Bethany Rose Panzeca; eight great grandchildren, Harleigh Johnson, Eli Ault, Abryann Baker, Owen Baker, Luke Baker, Lilly Baker, Mason Allen, and Emerie Ruble; and a sister, Pat (Bill) Couch of Metamora. He is also blessed with a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Lee Robinson, who passed away October 1, 1960; and four siblings, Ralph Robinson, Robert Robinson, Juanita Powell, and Margaret Wells.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home where a Masonic Service will be held at 1:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Randy Edwards officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Brookville American Legion Post #77 will be in Laurel North Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.