Harry G. Robinson Sr

Harry G. Robinson, Sr. 93, of Houston, Mississippi, died July 10, 2017 in Fort Smith. He was born February 7, 1924 in West Point, Mississippi to William Alec and Serena Gates Robinson. Harry was a father, mentor, grandpa, veteran, husband, friend to all and a hero. Harry was named after his mother’s brother, Harry Gates. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in the South pacific during WW II and the Korean War. Harry truly loves America and Ole’ Glory. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Business & Industry Department of Accounting and was a retired CPA. Harry was a member of the Houston Exchange Club where he was president-elect of MS District Exchange Club May 31, 2002, State President of MS district Exchange Club July 2003. He served on the Board of Directors for the Prevention of Child Abuse of North MS. Harry received the Golden Deed Award in 1980, the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, the James E. West Fellow Award-BSA, MSU, Bulldog Club-Super Dog Division, the MSU Alumni Association-President of Chickasaw County, and State President of MS Exchange Clubs- 2002-2003. Harry cites being elected Mayor of the City of Houston, MS in 1973 as the most thrilling time of his life. His good reputation of truth, honesty and faithful services won him two terms as Mayor. First and foremost in Harry’s life, he was a Christian, Gideon, Deacon, Ordained at age of 25 at Siloam Baptist Church, Sunday School Director, Department Director, Brotherhood Director, and faithful servant of First Baptist Church of Houston, MS.

He is survived by his wife, Ila Mae of Houston, MS; one son, Harry Robinson Jr. (Nancy) of Fort Smith; three step-daughters, Rhonda Rogers(Billy) of Pontotoc, MS, Annelyn Edwards of McKinney, TX, and Dyanne Smith Giacomelli of Houston, TX; and his grandchildren who lovingly called him “Big Daddy”, Renee Durham (Scott), Sara Robinson, Amanda Mendenhall (Kevin), Tripp Smith, Collier Smith (Julie), Katie Robinson (Kirk), Brooke Edwards, Martin and Ryan Rogers, Kellye Smith Dumas; and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harmon A. Robinson and William Clay Robinson

Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, 2017, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.

Funeral will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 14, 2017, at Community Bible Church with burial following at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being made for a Memorial Service in Houston, MS.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: First Baptist Church, 201 West Madison Street, Houston, MS 38851.

Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com