Jackie Robinson Obituary | January 31, 2025

With deep sadness we announced the death of Mr. Jackie Robinson. A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Glorious Hope Baptist Church in the 3805 Napier Avenue, Macon, Georgia. Reverend John Herring, Pastor, will act. The funeral takes place directly in the Middle Georgia Memorial Gardens in the 3225 Joycliff Road, Macon, Georgia 31211.

Similar to his famous namesake, Jackie lived a life that was defined by his commitment to help others. He saw the inherent value of each individual independently of his circumstances.

He was born on February 5, 1950 as the second -born child of the late Mr. Cecil Paul and Rosa Lee Robinson. He completed the Ballard Hudson High School in Macon in 1968. With a respected 35-year career, from where he retired in 2005.

In 1982 Jackie Elizabeth married Poole from Macon, with whom he shared a nice and happy marriage of almost 43 years. He was an estimated father for: his daughter Daphne (Gregory) Robinson-Darrisaw, son Jackie M. (Benjamin) Robinson and stepdaughter Latonya (Maurice) Davison. He was particularly proud of his grandchildren: Maurice Davison Jr., Dr. Brandon (Tatianna) Davison, Brandon Glover and Jadyn Hardeman.

Jackie will also be deeply missed by his siblings: Brenda Robinson, Linda Faye Robinson, Darrell Robinson, Sr. and Teresa Ann Robinson as well as a variety of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins ​​and lifelong friends.

In front of him he died of: his parents, Cecil Sr. and Rosa Lee, his son Ronnie Blackmon, his brothers Cecil Paul Robinson, Jr. and Samuel Robinson as well as several other loving family members and devoted friends.

He leaves a legacy of love and generosity that is honored and valued forever.

The public inspection will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home in the funeral home in the 3275 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31206. Richard R. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services instead of arrangements.

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