William Joe Robinson

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Visitation Schedule
Eagle Heights Baptist Church
703 E. Walters
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, September 14, 2018
1:00 to 2:00 PM


Benoit Union Church
Preston Street
Benoit, MS  38725
Saturday, September 15, 2018
1:30PM
Service Schedule
Eagle Heights Baptist Church
Hwy 7 North
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, September 14, 2018
2:00 PM


Shaw Cemetery
Shaw, MS
Saturday, September 15, 2018
3:00 PM
Cemetery
Shaw Cemetery
Shaw, MS  
Memorial Contributions
Eagle Heights Baptist Church
703 E. Walters
Harrison, AZ  72601


Benoit Union Church
Preston Street
Benoit, MS  38725
William Joe Robinson

of Harrison, AR

November 10, 1942 - September 11, 2018

Joe died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, following a brief illness. He was an outdoor enthusiast, delightful friend, charming Southern gentleman, devout Christian, and a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather.
He was born November 10, 1942 in Cleveland, MS, to James L. and Pauline (Williams) Robinson. He graduated from Shaw High School in 1963 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Delta State University in 1967. He married the love of his life, Hilda Hogue of Skene, in 1966. Joe and Hilda had two children, Mimi and Joe Dan. They made their life in the fields of the Mississippi Delta near Benoit. Joe was employed at Delta & Pine Land as a farm manager until the early 1980's. He later ran his own farm operation until his family relocated to Harrison, AR in 1989.

During their years in Arkansas, he worked with Hilda in their family businesses, From the Heart, and later Lawn Ranger. Later, he occupied his time with odd-jobs, often bartering work with friends in order to recruit help for his ongoing outdoor projects. Joe loved their property and took great joy in using it in service to others. He was never happier than when he and Hilda were entertaining church friends, youth groups, or family gatherings in their backyard where he could always be found behind a grill or smoker. Farming was Joe's passion, even long after he retired. He had a deep and abiding love for the Delta land and all who worked its soil, and he made his way back to it as often as he could. His presence during harvest will be missed by many for years to come.

Joe was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church where he was actively involved in his Sunday school class. He served his church family faithfully as needs arose. Joe was a jack-of-all-trades and he never turned away a friend or stranger who needed his help.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Hilda (Hogue) Robinson; their two children, Mimi Martinson and husband Allen of Ridgeland, MS and Joe Dan Robinson and wife Carly of Stoneville; four grandchildren, Mia Martinson and Max Martinson of Ridgeland and Katie Bell and Addison Bell of Stoneville; two brothers, James Paul Robinson and wife Arleene of Shaw, MS and Don Robinson and wife Judy of Hartsville, TN; and his sister-in-law, Grady Robinson, of Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Al Robinson.


A memorial service for William Joe Robinson of Harrison, AR, formerly of Benoit, MS, was held at Eagle Heights Baptist Church Friday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison. The family received visitors one hour prior to the service at the church.

There was a visitation at Benoit Union Church at 1:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service.

Interment was Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. in Shaw Cemetery, Shaw, MS, under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville, MS.

Honorary pallbearers were Joe's Harrison friends: Merrill Pruett, Don Dexter, Dr. Lyn Keener, Raymond Barnard, Gary Barnard, Mike McCutcheon, Barry Werner and Dale Minor and his Delta friends: Bobby Fancher, Phil Poe, H. L. Ritchie and Charlie Nelson.


Memorials may be made to Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 703 E. Walters, Harrison, AR 72601 or Benoit Union Church, Preston Street, Benoit, MS 38725.

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Tommy Tice
Huntsville, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe Robinson. He was a fine man and during my time at Harrison, he and Hilda were very good supporters of the Golden Goblins. My deepest sympathies are extended to his family.

Judy McElroy
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Dear Hilda and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to everyone.

Houston & Judy McElroy
Loretta Foresee

David and Nona Grant
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

What a great lost to this area and our NEIGHBORHOOD as well. Our love and prayers go out to Hilda and her family. May you know the love and comfort of the Lord at this time greater than ever before.... We shall miss Joe MUCH...He was a LIGHT in this neighborhood and community as well.

George and Julie bastari
Shaw, MS
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Sorry to hear about Joe , great guy and many memories of our school days

Harper Ross
Leland, MS
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Paul Patrick
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Great man

Paul Bsrron
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Joe was a good man. He is sure going to be missed. He was one of my mothers best buddies. Condolences to all Joe's family. His life was an example for all of us to try and emulate.

DEBBIE VILLINES
HARRISON, AR
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOES PASSING. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS . GARY & DEBBIE VILLINES

Kirk & Pam Waters
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Hilda, we're so sorry. Joe was a mighty fine man. Praying for God's help and presence