Earl Wayne Robins Jr.

Earl Wayne Robins, Jr. was born on August 14, 1944 to Jewel Dene (Skinner) Robins and Earl Wayne Robins, Sr. He passed from this life peacefully on May 24, 2024 surrounded by family. He’s survived by his children, Erik Robins and wife Mary of Dickson, OK, Edie Robins of Tishomingo and Amber Wooley and husband Jason of Tishomingo; grandchildren, Megan Hawkins and husband Brandon of Prattville, AL, Leah John and Justin Rankins, Cristen Bayless and husband Cory, Kassidy Marks and husband Austin, Jordan Wooley and Caleb Wooley all of Tishomingo; great grandchildren, Jacob and Jace Hawkins, Aubrey, Ellasyn and Cooper Rankins and Everly Bayless and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents and both brothers, Keith and Carlon Robins and two nephews. Wayne was born in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Maricopa High School. He later earned a degree from Murray State College, where he played baseball. He went on to complete his education at East Central University, earning a Bachelor’s of Business degree. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1969 and received his first black belt while stationed at Osan Air Base in Korea. Shortly after returning, he met and married Sue (Beesley) Robins on February 11, 1972. He became the first city manager of Tishomingo in 1975 and went on to hold various titles for P&M Sales and Econoline Coolers, before retiring in 2002. Wayne had many hobbies including archery, hunting, karate, watching football and baseball and carpentry. He shared a love of photography with his brother, Keith, and even briefly taught a photography class at MSC. His favorite hobby was spending time with his family and was notorious for calling one, or several of them, up for a last-minute lunch date. If there was a birthday, sporting event, parade or program, he was certain to be there and in the back row. He looked forward to his weekly lunch date with his brothers, where they’d spend more time cracking jokes than actually having lunch. If a kid or grandkid was lucky enough to score an invite, they’d be even luckier to get a word in edgewise. His love for his family was surpassed only by his love for the Lord. He was a member of Victory Life Church in Durant, where he enjoyed the earliest and smallest service he could attend. He was passionate about giving back and supporting charities, and was a monthly donor to Our Neighbor’s Cupboard. Wayne lived a long and blessed life. His family hopes the world remembers him, not only by his giving and kind spirit, but also by the smile that exuded every bit of his goodness. His great sense of joy was his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the hopes of more to bounce on his knee. And our great sense of joy was him. Services to celebrate the life of Wayne Robins will be Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00 am at DeArman - Chapel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Tishomingo Cemetery. Family hour will be Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Those serving as pallbearers will be Jason Wooley, Jordan Wooley, Caleb Wooley, Justin Rankins, Cory Bayless, Austin Marks, Jacob Hawkins and Jace Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers are CJ Dawson, Billy Awalt, Brandon Hawkins, Tommy Brown. Earl was a big supporter of Our Neighbors Cupboard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to them in his memory (PO Box 184, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460).

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Earl Wayne Robins Jr.

August 14, 1944 - May 24, 2024