Mr. Donald Dane Robinson

Donald D. Robinson, 81, of Scott Depot passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV. Born July 16, 1933 in Kingwood, WV he was the son of the late Walter H. ”Robbie “and Evelyn M. Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Barbara J. Robinson and his son, Gregory Scott Robinson. Don was a member of the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church and was retired from Union Carbide Corporation where he worked for 37 years. During his time at Union Carbide he travelled to many areas round the world and the U.S., including India, Belgium, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Don also served in the United States Air Force before attending and graduating from Marshall University in 1957 with his degree in engineering. While at Marshall University he was a member of Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity. Don was also a huge fan of Marshall University Athletics, in which he spent a lot time with family and friends attending football & basketball games, making trips to tournaments, playoffs and bowl games to cheer on his beloved Thundering Herd Teams and was in attendance with his family for both of Marshall University Football I-AA National Championship wins in 1992 & 1996 which made him ever so proud to be a Son of Marshall. Don was an avid golfer and member of Sleepy Hollow County Club in Hurricane for many years until his health no longer permitted. He did so enjoy his Sleepy Hollow golfing buddies, golfing trips and playing in tournaments throughout WV. He particularly relished times he and his son’s participated in the WV Father-Son Golf Tournaments. Surviving are his Son, Doug Robinson (Cindy) of Dunbar; grandson, Doug “Dougie” Robinson II of Huntington; granddaughter, Megan Diehl (Chris) of Dunbar, as well as his twin great- granddaughters, Lena and Sophia Diehl of Dunbar. Funeral Service will be 11 am Friday, January 23, 2015 at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV with Rev. Doug Jenkins officiating. Entombment will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, WV. Visitation will be held, Thursday from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Alzheimer Association, 1111 Lee St. East, Charleston WV 25301. Chapman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Robinson family.

Mr. Donald Dane Robinson

July 16, 1933 - January 17, 2015