Clyde Robinson, Sr, 85 of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Visitation will take place at Chandler’s Funeral Home, 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, Florida on Thursday, February 9, 2023, 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, 10 AM, at Truvine Missionary Baptist Church, 1947 31st Street, Sarasota, FL. The interment will follow at Palms Memorial Park.
Mr. Robinson passed away peacefully at his home in Sarasota. Born in Winder, GA, on September 22, 1937, his family moved to Tarpon Springs and later Sarasota where he graduated from Booker High School.
It was in Sarasota that he met and married Cherry Frances Mays and the tow remained inseparable nearly 70 years.
During his early work life, Mr. Robinson served as a chef at the Bradenton Country Club. Later, he became a delivery representative for local companies in and around Sarasota.
Mr. Robinson was a longtime member of Truvine Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.
Left to grieve his passing are his four devoted daughters, Cheryl (Jonathan) Robinson-Burnett of Brandon; Carolyn D. Robinson, and Sharon Y. Robinson, both of Sarasota; and Sherry A. Robinson (Craig Pittman) of St. Petersburg; four grandchildren, Dr. Kendahl Burnett of Marathon; Taylor Burnett of Brandon; and Sean and Cameron Pittman of St. Petersburg; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Cherry Frances Mays Robinson; his son, Clyde Robinson, Jr; his parents, Jesse and Pearl Mitchell Robinson; his brother and five sisters.
Mr. Robinson was a good cook and person I learned from while working at the Bradenton Country club. I also was in the Riverview band with his son Clyde Jr. He will be greatly missed.🛐
Sorry for your lost.
‘All On You – 2’
by Uncommon e
Some folks looking in might have said we were poor, that we didn’t have enough that we needed more. They couldn’t have known we were rich beyond compare for we never went to bed hungry. Tummies never bare or blue and that was all on you -2.
No our name would not be found on any social register with the Vanderbilts, DuPonts, or Rockefellers. Yet we never left the house with any doubt with any uncertainty our name carried clout. For we were taught to put our best foot forward and see things through and that of course was all on you – 2.
Now the changes that life brings us has separated us for just a time or two. We keep our heads held high and continue to aspire and hold on to the beautiful memories that are…well you know.