Obituary of Willie James Robinson

Willie James Robinson Jr. was born on February 26, 1949 in St. Johns County, Florida to the late Lizzie and Willie Robinson Sr. While Willie was still a young boy, the family grew, adding his sister Linda. The Robinson family then moved from Florida to Long Island, New York in a desire to find better opportunities for the family. Willie attended Wyandanch Memorial High School and graduated in 1966. He was an outstanding student in his academic studies. His high school extra-curricular interests were football and wrestling. Willie was strong and a fierce challenger in his wrestling activities and received several winning trophies during his high school years. Willie was fascinated with military operations at an early age, had a love for his country, and always had a desire for adventure. After high school, he talked to his Mother about his ambition to join the Navy. With a Mother's heart-filled delight at her son's decision, she gave her over-whelming approval for him to enlist in the Navy. Willie entered the U.S Navy on December 26, 1967 visiting many ports of call around the world. He wrote many letters to his family about his adventures and experiences, His family enjoyed reading his letters together and talking about his experiences. Willie was honorably discharged from active duty and transferred to the Navy Reserve on December 25, 1973. He received the National Defense Service Medal upon discharge. Willie was married to Shirley Bowe-Robinson for 40 years; she preceded him in death in July 2014. He shared in the upbringing of her three children, Shelley, Arturo and Angelo Bowe. Although Willie was not the natural birth father of the three children, he took on the roll as father and loved them throughout his life until his passing. Willie worked at the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO), now called Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) for 42 years where he retired as a long time employee in good standing with the company. On Saturday, March 14, 2015 Willie heard his summon "Servant of God ... Well done ... Come Home". He leaves the following individuals to cherish his memory: children, Shelley, Arturo and Angelo, several grandchildren, two brothers, Ernest "Moe" Robinson (fiance Alice) of Wyandanch, NY; Charles Robinson of Ridge NV; three sisters, Kathye Green (husband Kenneth) of Colorado Springs, CO; Mary Robinson of NV; and Lolita Robinson-Miller of Fayetteville, SC; one aunt, Lillie Ruth Porter of Dothan, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.