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“I was so sorry to hear of the death of Earl. He truly was a southern gentleman. I will always remember his kind and gentle manor. My prayers are with...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Vicki Rima - Hot Springs, AR
“I was so sad to hear of Mr. Robbins passing.
He was such a kindred spirit to everyone at Garrett Manor. He always encouraged my late mother
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Judy Sharp - Hot Springs, AR
“I thank God for having had the pleasure to meet , and be an automotive student of Mr. Robbins at Hot Springs High....I will treasure his memory.....Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Louis DAmato - Hot Springs, AR
“A Gentleman with Class. If you knew him, you loved him. Had some pretty good jokes!
Hot Springs has lost a dedicated leader.
Rest in Peace, Peggy
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Peggy Parker Janske - Hot Springs, AR
“Dear DeDe & family, I am so saddened by the loss of Earl, a true gentle man. I can remember a long time ago, going with my Dad to the service station...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Margaret Phillips - Hot Springs,
“Dear DeDe and family, I was saddened to hear of Earl's passing. My mother (Willie Mae McDonald) was a resident of Garrett Manor and Earl was always...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Elizabeth Elrod - Little Rock, AR
“I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Mr. Robbins at the Elks as I was growing up and had the pleasure of him performing my marriage...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Lauren McBride Pedigo - Mabelvale, AR
“DeDe, sorry for your loss. We will keep Bro. Earl in our prayers and also your family.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Joe & Peggy Palmere - Arkadelphia, AR
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Earl Robbins, 92, of Hot Springs, passed away January 8, 2012. He was born June 25, 1919, in Covington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rose Robbins, three brothers and two sisters. He has one surviving sister, Rosemary Weber of Highland Heights, Kentucky. On May 7, 1941, he married Cecilia "De De" Schevene. They moved to Hot Springs in August 1941.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia "De De"", three sons, Richard, his wife Frances of Houston, Texas, Robert and his wife Leslie of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Thomas and his wife Cathy of Hot Springs. He has five grandchildren, Paul and his wife Kristen, their children, Lilly and John. Mark Robbins, his wife Katie and their children Charles and Luke. Emily Robbins LeSeure and her husband, Tony, Eric and Janna Robbins, and two step-grandchildren, Drew Cornelison and his wife Kira and Sean Cornelison.
He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was a member of UTC, Retired Teachers Association, Knights of Columbus Club and served on the board of Arc Isle. For over 50 years he was an Elk's Club member. He served as exulted ruler at Lodge 380 and was a past president of Arkansas State Elk's Association. He served as a city alderman for six years and a Justice of the Peace on the Quorum Court for over 30 years. He was the last member of the original Quorum Court. While Justice of the Peace he performed 3835 marriages including his son Thomas and his wife Cathy and his granddaughter Emily and Tony LeSeure.
He was operations and service manager of Market Street Garage for 20 years. For 14 years he was the Auto Mechanics instructor at Hot Springs High School, retiring from that position in 1986.
Pallbearers are Paul Robbins, Mark Robbins, Tony LeSeure, Bob Heusel, Roy Tart and Larry Griffith.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Aspell, Dr. Michael Frais, Dr. Daniel Owens, Dr. William Wright, the Mercy Hospital staff, friends and staff at Garrett Manor, the Hughes family and the Berdikoskis.
Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Gross Funeral Home Chapel followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Alan Rosenau officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery following the funeral service.
Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com
