Gary Lee Robinson

Gary Lee Robinson, 71 died on Saturday March 16, 2024 in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on January 31, 1953 in Anderson, Indiana. Gary was the son of Norman Lee Robinson and Gloria Jane Carper. He is survived by his children Stephanie (Mark) Miller, April Adams, Matthew (Kristina) Robinson, Tara (Jacob) Martin, Marcus (Emily) Robinson, and Jena (Gannon) Ellett. He is survived by his grandchildren Trystan Adams, Jesse Miller, Jack Adams, Harper Adams, Audra Martin, Nora Robinson, Bryden Ellett, Lucy Robinson, Landon Ellett, Waylon Martin, Eliza Martin, Torin Robinson, Ada Robinson, and Maeve Robinson. He is survived by his siblings Cathy (Michael) Boyd, Diana (Terry) Brantlinger, Tony Lemon, and Penny Lemon. Gary is survived by former spouses Dawn Clendenen Robinson and Kathy Bailey Robinson. Gary is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Ronald Robinson and Kenneth Robinson. As a kid Gary loved to play baseball. In 1966 his Little League team played in a televised Championship game. As he got older the love for basketball grew and everyone wanted Gary on their team. He made his rounds on many Church basketball teams. He stood on a chair and staged a photo of himself making it look like he was dunking and teased people with it for years. Gary graduated Pendleton Heights High School in 1971. It is in Pendleton, Indiana where he and Dawn welcomed daughters Stephanie and April. Gary served in the United States Air Force from November 1976-September 1982. He served as Inventory Management Supervisor, SSGT. His first assignment was Patrick AFB, Florida. From there he went to Eglin AFB, Florida. He received the following awards during his time with the Air Force; Outstanding Unit Award, Organizational Excellence Award, Good Conduct Medal, Longevity Service Award Ribbon and Training Ribbon. While still enlisted at Eglin AFB Gary pursued his Bachelor’s degree remotely at Troy State University of Alabama. His knowledge level was such that when taking his college prep exams he was able to opt out of two full years of college courses. Upon discharge from the military, he pursued his degree full time and finished his Bachelor’s degree in Business in May of 1984. From Eglin AFB Gary and his wife Kathy traveled with their son Matthew to Kathy’s next assignment at Incirlik AFB, Turkey in June of 1984. Gary then traveled to Germany to begin a career with Encyclopedia Britannica. During their time in Turkey Gary and Kathy traveled to Germany for vacation visiting the Alps, many chapels, and enjoyed wonderful food. They explored Turkey’s mosques and ruins, learning all about the history of the area. They had many special memories on the beautiful beaches there, and collected little treasures but their best souvenir was their daughter Tara who was born on base in Turkey. When Kathy’s assignment changed to Chanute AFB, Illinois in June of 1986 Gary was able to bring his career with Britannica stateside. He went back overseas several times to work with them. When they welcomed twins Marcus and Jena to the family Gary became a full time stay at home Dad. After all of his kids were school age, he went back into Sales. He loved camping, hiking, fishing, stargazing, bonfires, s’mores, ghost stories, playing cards, pushing kids on swings, grilling, gardening, capturing pictures and videos, baseball, basketball, working out to Billy Idol, reading his kids stories, playing basketball with his kids, seafood nachos, making sure his hair was just right, ironing his clothes, ping pong, playing softball, coaching, reading, finding a hole in your armpit “tickle tickle”, fireworks, family reunions, and so much more. He loved throwing his kids really high in the air and catching them. He loved having his kids cling to his neck and swim with him as far as he could. He had great memories taking his kids to Disney World and taking Matt to be an extra with him in the movie “The Babe”. He loved so many things but he loved his kids the most. He wanted his children to succeed at whatever they did. One of his favorite roles was being an Uncle. His nieces and nephews thought the world of him. He convinced them (always teasing) that he was a jet pilot, so every jet that flew over for years and years was “Uncle Gary”. Gary had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and therefore has found his eternal home by His side. In the words of his (at the time) three year old Granddaughter “I can tell he’s good inside.” And was he ever! In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations are made to Heir Recovery a non-profit in Anderson, Indiana where people find “Freedom from Addiction-Forever-Through Jesus Christ”. Donations are made through Bright Point Church at the link below. Write Heir Recovery in the comments section. https://www.givelify.com/donate/MjM5MjQ=/selection If anyone out there reading this is struggling with addiction don’t wait one more day to walk through the door to recovery. Special thank you to the staff at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson, Indiana for their loving care in his final days. Date, time, and location of Celebration of Life TBD

Gary Lee Robinson

January 31, 1953 - March 16, 2024