George Edwin Robbins
October 16, 1938 ~ July 18, 2015
ROCKY MOUNT - George Edwin Robbins, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was the son of the late George Franklin Robbins and the late Fannie Winstead Robbins. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Robbins.
George enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and working. He was the owner and operator of Rigby Electric Supply for 42 years, recently selling his company and would have retired in January of 2016.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Sutton Robbins of the home; a brother, Marvin Robbins and his wife Annette of Sharpsburg; two nephews, Frank Robbins of Sharpsburg and Randy Robbins of Rocky Mount; a special sister & brother in law, Marshall and Margaret Deans of Myrtle Beach, SC; and special friends, Heber Sutton, Charlie Lewis Bruce & Joyce Arnold all of Rocky Mount, Hal Till of Ayden, NC, the Rocky Mount Electrical Contractors and the Employees of Rigby Electric Company. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC, with Rev. Wayne Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, July 20, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted, or donations to Benvenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 will be appreciated.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 7/20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 7/21, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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This is Uncle George cooking for a southern style pig picking at mom’s memorial service. He was always so kind and willing to help anyone who asked. He would never complain no matter how difficult or unpleasant the task. Always the quiet one, working behind the scenes. This is a great man and a great role model. His love of life was contagious, he always made you feel good about yourself and accepted you, warts and all. I will really miss you Uncle George, but heaven has gained a SUPERB soul. Much love.
So sorry to hear if the passing of George.He was the person that gave Me my first job in the electrical supply business and He was more like a father figure than a boss to Me after my father passed away in 1990. They are so many great memories with Working for George there is not enough space on this page to list.
George , I will always cherish our friendship and remember the good times we had together especially hunting. You will be missed but never forgotten, Good bye my friend. We enjoyed visiting you and bringing you your BBQ sandwiches because we know you enjoyed them and looked forward to it. May you rest in peace and we will always remember you. Your friends forever Paul and Rowena Dail.
Uncle George will be greatly missed! He was funny and kind. Rest in peace Uncle George!
Hi Martha, Just saw the email about George. So very sorry to hear this news. He was a good friend & always could count on his help with our business needs. We will dearly miss him. Please stay in touch if we can help you in any way an just stay in touch as a friend. Hillery Newbold
George was at the rest home where I work I always picked on him about loving the Tarheels we had some good times laughing and carrying on . The rest home will never be the same without him
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One of my favorite memories of Uncle George was the time he took me and my dad fishing at night near his beach house. I must have been about nine or ten years old. That was just about the only time in my life I have gone fishing, and it was exciting–we saw a sting ray! I had so much fun on that fishing trip. We had fish for dinner the next day, and I was so impressed that he caught, cleaned, and cooked his own fish.
Uncle George has always been in my life. He has been like a grandpa for me. I remember staying with Aunt Martha Raye and Uncle George in their beach house when I was really little and my brother was just a baby. I remember so many visits over the years. I remember going on car rides with him and just talking about everyday things and feeling that he really listened to me. He was always kind and loving and made me feel special. I loved visiting him and Martha. Uncle George always accepted me and loved for who I am. He loved unconditionally, and it means a lot to me. I have always thought he was the most generous man I have ever met–a true gentleman, always thinking of others.
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Mr. Robbins called me his friend. He was my friend. We enjoyed many conversations about the stock market. Conversation always encouraging and he with a smile. He will truly be missed by many I’m sure. I’m at the top of the list. My prayers are with you Miss Martha. God Bless! Carole Brake Griffin
Marvin, we are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and Annette and the rest of your brother’s family. May he give you peace.
Will be greatly missed by all but not forgotten ~ There are so many great memories of working at Rigby and he gave a lot of us the first start in the electrical business – He will be missed as a friend and his knowledge will be so greatly missed in this industry as well Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead God Bless You
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Martha, we were sorry to hear of George’s passing. May God be with you during this time of grief and in the days ahead.
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