Joseph E. Robinson

Joseph Edward Robinson, age 88 of Otisville, Michigan, passed from this life on January 20, 2023. Joseph was born on March 3, 1934, in Goobertown, Arkansas, to the late Gilbert and Lennie Ethel (Davenport) Robinson. He worked as a Millwright at General Motors Metal Fab and retired after 42 years of dedication. He was a member of the Elks, Moose and Masonic Lodge. Joseph was a great gardener who enjoyed snowmobiling, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jo; son, Robert J. "Bobby" Robinson; siblings, Jay, John, Jack, Jimmy, Wava and Wanda.

He is survived by his children, Rob (Andrea) Robinson of Otisville; Rick (Cheryl) Robinson of Grand Blanc, Michigan; Randy Robinson of Denver, Colorado; Kimberely of Springhill, Tennessee and Desiree' Robinson of Paragould; step-children, Sana (Don) Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia, and Chris (Gina) Schmalhorst of Lebanon, Missouri; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. He is also survived by sister, Wilma Horne of Paragould.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 12-1 PM at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 1 PM. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).