Jim Robinson

James “Jim” Matison Robinson, 86 of St. Albans passed away Tuesday March 31, 2015 after a heroic battle with melanoma. Born May 22, 1928, in Kester, Roane County, WV, Jim was a son of the late James Matison Robinson and Mary Ethel Robinson Barnhouse. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death his step-father Alovel Barnhouse, whom he loved very much; brother, Paul Brooks Robinson and sisters-in-law Phyllis Robinson and Marjorie Jean Robinson. Jim was a graduate of Clendenin High School, Class of 1946, while there he was a four-star athlete in football, baseball, basketball and track. Because of his prowess on the football field he was invited to participate in North-South game. Following his schooling, Jim began his career with Kroger in the Clendenin store. In 1950, he was drafted into the United States Army, and was stationed in Fort Polk, Louisana and later Germany serving with the 816th Heavy Field Artillery during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Jim and his wife Helen moved to St. Albans where he continued to work for Kroger in many different aspects until his retirement after 44 years of service. He was also very involved with youth sports, helping start the first St. Albans Babe Ruth organization and refereeing with the Kanawha Valley Football Officials Association for several years. He was an avid West Virginia University Football and Cincinnati Reds fan, attending many games throughout the years supporting both teams. Jim was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans where he was involved with several committees. Jim was also a very active member and Past Master of the Washington Masonic Lodge # 58 A.F. & A.M., St. Albans, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Tryian Chapter 13 of the York Rite and member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple of Charleston and a member of the American Legion Post No. 61 Clendenin. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Steve Monty; granddaughter, Jordan Hall; grandson, Garrett Hall; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Billie Robinson; brother, Ralph Robinson and several nieces and nephews who were each very special to him. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Kuryla, Dr. Jeffrey Holmes and Dr. Jonathan Lilly of Dunbar Medical Associates, Dr. Arun Najarajan and Dr. Brian Plants of the David Lee Cancer Center and the wonderful staff of the Blue Ridge Division of Teays Valley Rehab Center. A special thank you to Diana Taylor for always being there. To the neighbors of Lakeview Drive who fixed dinners, mowed the lawn and other countless ways you helped; what means the most is your everyday support, love and encouragement. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Saturday April 4, 2015 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Burial with military honors and masonic graveside rites will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim Robinson, may be made to American Cancer Society , 301 R H L Blvd # 6, South Charleston, WV 25309 or St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177. Visit www. Chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Robinson family.

Jim Robinson

May 22, 1928 - March 31, 2015