Richard D. Robinson, 84, passed away January 23rd, 2018. He was born in White City, Florida, was a graduate of Fort Pierce High School, Class of 1951, and attended the University of Florida. He served in the United States Air Force and U.S. Air Reserve-Florida.He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise, and his parents, Henrik and Madelyn Robinson. He is survived by daughter, Jan McGuinn and her husband, Gary; his son, Richard D. Robinson, Jr. and his wife; three grandchildren; his sister, Janice Hancock, and many nieces and nephews. A private funeral mass and celebration of his life was held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Richard was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He was a Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing and flying. Over his career, he was involved in telecommunications engineering with AT&T, RCA linkage with the space program at Cape Canaveral, and as a computer engineer with RCA in Palm Beach Gardens. He was in the citrus industry as owner of Robinson Citrus, Inc. and a member of the Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Folds of Honor, 5800 Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055.
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