Charlie Howard Robison

Charlie H. Robison, age 86, slipped through the bonds of his earthly life on February 16, 2012 while he was in the care of his daughter and son following several years of declining health. He was born in Coweta County on March 22, 1925 and was the son of the late C. H. Robison, Sr. and Dollie Wortham Robison. Charlie was a devoted husband to his wife Elizabeth whom he gave up to God in 2004. He was a stalwart advocate and caregiver for her during her last illness. That was a common thread in his life – caring for others, as he helped friends and family alike whenever he saw a need where he felt that he could be of help. For many years, he was one of the faces of the family service station on Temple Avenue in a time when selling gas meant much more than it does in these days. Charlie retired as the maintenance superintendent of First Baptist Church of Newnan. If the doors were open, you could count on the fact that Charlie was there somewhere making sure that “his church” was ready for any event that was ongoing. Charlie loved to cook and the kitchen was second nature to him as he and “Miss Kate Fuller” breathed life into preparation for countless meals at First Baptist Church. After Mrs. Fuller retired, Charlie loved cooking for the annual Thanksgiving dinner for the church and community and countless turkeys gave their all as Charlie joyfully carried out this mission. Charlie was a man of superior dedication to any task he undertook, whether it be work, his church, or caring for friends and family. Even in those days when he could not be out and about doing those things that he loved to do, he would get on his scooter and sit in the driveway at his care facility and extend a hearty wave to those who passed by. It was his way of staying connected with others. Charlie was blessed by his children; Elizabeth “Libby” Robison Childers and her husband Neal and C. Alan Robison and his wife Kim. Great joy was found in his grandchildren Margaret (Maggie) Childers, Courtney Robison Johnson and Mary Katherine Robison. His great grandchildren are Brayden Johnson and Adyson Johnson. He was devoted to his sister, Louise Jones and her husband Hal. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street where the family will receive friends on Saturday evening between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Newnan First Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Patterson and Reverend Jerry Walker officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it would be a fitting gesture to make memorial contributions in Charlie’s memory to First Baptist Church of Newnan 15 West Washington Street Newnan, GA 30263. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Charlie Howard Robison

March 22, 1925 - February 16, 2012