Roy Lee Robbins

Roy Lee Robbins

Roy Lee Robbins, 64, of Unionville, MO, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2010, in his home surrounded by his wife, mother, children, grandchildren, all 10 brothers and sisters, and many other family members. Roy Lee was born July 28, 1945, in Putnam County, the son of Virginia (Choate) and the late Grover Robbins.
On March 5, 1966, Roy married Sharon Kathleen Milner of Newtown, MO. To this union three children were born, Rick and wife Paula Robbins of Unionville, Ron and wife Diane Robbins of Unionville, and Kim and husband Kevin Christian also of Unionville, MO.
Roy Lee had various jobs including factory, farm work, and truck driver for Missouri Mining. He was also employed at the Putnam County Road and Bridge for 27 years before retiring in June 2007.
Roy Lee accepted Christ as his Savior in February of 1978 and was baptized and became a member of First Baptist Church of Unionville, MO.
Roy Lee loved big family gatherings with him telling stories of times past. He so much loved his kids and grandchildren. Every family member was dearly loved. Roy also enjoyed his farm and his “other woman”—his dog, Lady. Roy Lee wanted everyone to know that he loved the Lord, his family, and his friends with all his heart.
Roy always gave God and the power of prayer as the reason he persevered in his long fight against cancer.
His grandchildren are Britni Robbins, Emily Robbins, Ryan Robbins, Brogan Robbins, Hilary and Corey Mason, and Lacey and husband Ian Gilworth, Michael Robbins, Joshua Miller, and Kameran Christian.
Roy Lee is survived by his mother, Virginia Robbins, of Unionville, MO, as well as his brothers and sisters: Carl (Sherry) Robbins, Unionville, MO; Darl (Thelma) Robbins, Livonia, MO; Judy (Bob) Kelso, Unionville, MO; Patty (Paul) Rouse, Unionville, MO; Kathleen (Doug) Kimmel, Unionville, MO; Glenda Ambrosia of Unionville, MO; Carolyn (Roger) Roof, Unionville, MO; David (Karen) Robbins, Unionville, MO; Randy (Melanie) Robbins, Unionville, MO; and LaDonna (Jerry) Roberts, Unionville, MO. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Schroeder, of Trenton, MO, brothers-in-law, Bill (Donna) Milner of Catalina, AZ, Glennie (Ruth) Milner of Unionville, MO, and Paul (Kathy) Milner of Milan, MO, and a host of nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends, especially Raymond and Mary Lou Buchanan and Dick and Georgie Stottlemyre.
Roy Lee was preceded in death by his father, Grover Robbins; father- and mother-in-law, Glenn and Doris Milner.
Funeral services for Roy Lee Robbins were at Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home on Sunday, January 17, 2010 with visitation the preceding evening. Pastor Robert Harrison officiated the service with “Far Side Banks of Jordan” as the recorded musical selection. Casket bearers were Danny Robbins, Garrett Roof, Colby Roof, Jerry Kelso, Derek Rouse, and Anthony Ambrosia. Honorary bearers were Dick Stottlemyre, Lennis Harbert, J. c. Hobbs, Don Lammers, Rick Smith, Raymond Buchanan, William Schoonover, and Paul Milner. Interment was in the Unionville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northeast Missouri and may be entrusted to the funeral home.