Willie Ray Robinson

Graham–Graveside Services for both Mrs. Bertha Annice Robinson, 84 and her husband Mr. Willie Ray Robinson, 91, Of Healdton are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 5, 2013 at the Graham Cemetery with Rev. Carl Taylor officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

Bertha Annice (Fore) was born December 28, 1928 at Fox, OK. to Mr. Howell Green Fore and Mrs. Florence Lavina “Flossie”( DePew) Fore. She passed from this life July 29, 2013 at Durant, OK.

Willie Ray was as born on Mach 31st, 1922 at Maysville, OK to Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Sara (Goodner) Robinson. He passed from this life on August 1, 2013 in the comfort of his own home in Healdton, OK.

Willie Ray Robinson was born March 31, 1922 at Maysville ,OK to Mr. Frank Robinson and Mrs. Sarah (Goodner) Robinson. He passed from this life August 1, 2013 at his home in Healdton, OK.

Annice was raised in the Fox area attending school there and graduated Fox High School in 1946.

Willie was raised in Maysville, OK. during the Depression on the banks of the Washita River. He was drafted into the United States Army on January 4, 1943 at Oklahoma City, Ok. He served in Europe during WWII.; Willie was a Tank Gunner and was classified as the Liberators after cleaning up after the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Bronze Star for his faithful service. Willie was honorably discharged on February 13, 1946.

Willie moved to this area and began to work as a Dozer Operator. He soon met the love of his life Bertha Annice; they were married on May 2 1949 in Wichita Falls, TX and they made their home in Fox with the exception of a brief stay in Colorado.

Annice was a devoted homemaker and housewife wife and worked as a Secretary for their family business Robinsons Tractors and Tires that they opened in 1972. She loved puzzles and enjoyed watching her game show “Wheel of Fortune”. Annice was Famous for her Blue Ribbon pecan pies and her delicious chocolate pies.

Willie retired in 1992 leaving his son to carry on the family business and he always enjoyed working and working in his garden,

She is preceded in death by her parents, Howell Green Fore and Florence Lavina Fore.

They are survived by their Daughters, Wilma Cox and husband Don of Lone Grove, OK. ; Sons, Randall Robinson and wife Linda of Healdton, OK., Rodger Robinson and wife Kelli of Lone Grove, OK., Richard Robinson and wife Jana of Lone Grove, OK., 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

She is survived by her Sisters, Marion Robins of Healdton, OK., Marie Bailey of Fort Worth, TX.; Brothers Hal Gene Fore of Healdton, OK., Larry Fore and wife Joyce of Fox, OK., Harry Fore and wife Peggy of Ardmore, Ok.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frankand Sara Robinson; his brothers and sisters: Lavon Smith, Juanita Hodge, FJ Robinson, James “Buck” Robinson, Charles Robinson, Doris Massey, and Harold Robinson.

He is survived by his brothers, Johnny Robinson, Johan Beavers, Donald Robinson and Howard Robinson; sister, Betty Howard.

They are also survived by numerous other Family members and Friends.

Their pallbearers will be Tim Robinson, Randy Robinson, Randall Robinson, Chad Cox, Kyle Robinson and Jimmy Snodgrass.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 2-4 P.M. at Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson, OK.

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