Charles Ray Robinson, Jr. (Charlie), 71, lifelong resident of Perry, Ohio passed away August 31, 2023.
He was born June 3, 1952 in Painesville, Ohio to Charles Ray Robinson, Sr. and Evelyn (Solosi) Robinson. Charlie was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army as a SP4 with the Air Defense Artillery, Chaparral Unit.
Charlie was a Parishioner of St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Perry, Ohio, was employed 30 years by Perry Township Road Department, was a Perry Volunteer Fireman for many years, was a member of Perry American Legion Post 697, was a member of Boy Scout Troop 64 of Painesville, Ohio and volunteered at Camp Stigwandish Boy Scout Camp. He also enjoyed hunting, collecting 1956 Ford Trucks, was a steam train enthusiast, and enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends.
He is survived by wife, Mary Jo Robinson (Malone); children, Eric Rolf and his wife, Kirsten and Katy (Rolf) Horton and her husband Bryan; grandchildren, Max, Kyle, Luke, Harper, and Olive; mother, Evelyn M. Robinson; siblings, Cheryl Robinson Leovic (Robert Rideout, Jr.) and "Little Brother" Doug Rought; nephews, Daniel Leovic (Monica) and Michael Leovic (Alex Cable); great-nephew, Logan; great-niece, Avery.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Robinson, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Ray and Mildred Robinson; maternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Solosi.
Our loss is great but God's love is greater.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Rd, Perry, Ohio with a luncheon to immediately follow the service at the church hall. Burial will be in South Ridge Cemetery in Perry at a later date.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to all staff and residents of Carrington Park in Ashtabula, Ohio and all staff of Bella Care Hospice of Ashtabula, Ohio.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
www.LakeErieCrematory.com