Robert enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served on the ship, USSCAPPS.
He loved the reunions with his Navy friends.
He worked in the gambling business in Las Vegas, Nevada for 49 years. After which time he worked for two years as a casino executive in Istanbul, Turkey. He then worked in Reno, Nevada until his retirement. Robert loved horses and sports. He took up bull-dogging at the age of 30. He was a huge Fight-Boxing fan, and loved to watch boxing. He loved football and loved watching sports. He was athletic. He jogged everyday.
Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia Michelas Robison, his daughter, Diane Robison, his brother, Carl Robison, grandsons, Matthew (Kristel) Robison, Ryan Robison, Trevor Robison and two great granddaughters, Olivia Robison, Kailyn Robison, and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son Robert Howard Robison, and his brothers, James Bennett Robison and John Henry Robison.
Robert was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He will live in our hearts forever. May his memory be eternal.
Services will be held at 4:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2018, at Palm Mortuary on 7600 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Phone: (702)464-8500.
In Lou of flowers please donate to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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