BILLY JOE ROBINSON

October 04, 2022

BIRCHLEAF

Billy Joe Robinson, age 78, of Robinson Mountain, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at his residence. He began and ended his life’s journey in the place he loved most, Robinson Mountain. He had a great respect for the old ways of the mountain and its long history, and he loved to show and share these traditions with his family.  He was a retired coalminer of Clinchfield/Pittston Coal Company of 23 ½ years and remained a strong advocate for the UMWA.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Sarah Delphia (Owens) Robinson; brothers, Fred, Collin, Leon, Rex, Frank, Abe, Dan, Harold, and Mack, and a sister, Audrey (Robinson) Owens.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Doreen (Lincoln) Robinson; sisters, Jean Fuller of Claypool Hill and Netta Meisegeier of Birchleaf; children, Theresa (Phillip) Spencer of Mooresville, NC, Clint (Andrea) Robinson of Birchleaf, Chris (Kerri) Robinson of Haysi, and Cara (Mark) Justice of Birchleaf; grandchildren, Terry, Scott, Michael, Nathan, Faith, Alexis, Holly, Hannah, Destiny, and Corey, great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Keithan, Kynlee, Andi-Kate, Raiden, Kylie, Keelyn, Emerie, and Graylynn, and numerous extended family and friends.

Graveside services were conducted 3 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Robinson Mountain Cemetery, Birchleaf with Elder Mark Justice officiating.  Pallbearers were Terry Hammons, Scott Hammons, Nathan Robinson, Corey Justice, Michael Spencer, Eric Presley, and Derick Blair.  Honorary pallbearers were Devin Robinson, Nathan Hall, Morgan Hess, and Cody Meisegeier.  Also, a special thanks to his buddies, Eric and Derick.  Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com.

Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.