E James Robinson Obituary (1925 - 2009)

83, of Tucson, AZ lost his brave battle against cancer on May 5, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by brother, Bob and parents Dorothy Allene and Emory, of Macomb, IL. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughters Sherry (Cisco) Rendon of FL and Susan of Tucson and her children Michael, Cassie and Cody. He is also survived by sisters Peggy (Don) Bellomy and Marge (DJ) Johnson. Jim graduated from Macomb High and served his country as a Platoon Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division in WWII in the Pacific Theater. Jim attended Macomb State Teachers College. In 1951 he married Mary Ann. He then worked for JC Penney in Bell, CA in 1954 and opened the Penney store as manager at the Tucson Mall in 1982. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. In lieu of flowers donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Ken Olson Foundation. Click here to view a video tribute for E. James Robinson. Click here to view the memorial service for E. James Robinson