Walter Eugene Robinson

May 30, 1938 — January 23, 2017

Walter E. Robinson, 78, of Morgantown, WV passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at home following a short illness.

The son of the late James Darwin Robinson and Virginia Peters Robinson, he was born May 30, 1938 in Grafton, WV.

Walter was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was a former manager of Auto Parts. He was also manager at PASS Inc until he retired.

In addition to his wife, Lou Vernia Reed Robinson, he is survived by three daughters: Vicki McCord and her husband, John of Cassville, WV, Tammy Lopez and her husband, Phillip of Florida, and Sherry Robinson Cruz of Florida; a brother, Oran Charles Robinson and his wife, Patti of Morgantown; three sisters: Charlene Sargent and her husband, Donald of Morgantown, Mary Katherine Chin and her husband, Nelson of Charleston, WV, and Chrystal Dawn Wilson and her husband, Keith of Morgantown; three step-sons: Herbert Martin Jr. and companion, Maria Szonyi of Morgantown; David Martin of Westover, and Paul Martin and his wife, Michelle of Morgantown; four step-daughters: Nancy Lapoe and her husband, Mark of Core, WV, Karen Ambrose and her husband Robert of Cassville, WV, Dianna Hall and companion, Kip Kennedy of Logan, WV, and Cathy Gunter and her husband, Emanual of Las Vegas, NV; several nieces, nephews; and grandchildren; Jason McCord, Kristina Wells of Cassville, WV; Rebecca Lopez; Jimmy Marin; Anthony Cruz of FL; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Robinson; a step-son, Robert D. Martin; and a grandson, Johnathan Cruz.

Family and friends will be received at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. and Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m.. Time of service is 11am Friday, January 27, 2017 with Pastor Brad Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at the East Oak Grove Cemetary.

A celebration of Walter's life will be held at the Granville Firehouse in Osage, WV immediately following graveside ceremonies.

The family would like to thank the staffs at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Monongalia County EMS, Jan-Care, Morgantown Hospice and all those professionals who treated and cared for Walter. You are truly the best in your fields.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com.

SERVICES Visitation

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM