A Celebration of the Life honoring s:ber ALito.lll.i:o GabJerr :~ ~'"lo . ~'" M.o-ltJ~ liJrlf6 December 15, 1971 -December 28, 2009 Acknowledgements The family of the late Tony Robinson would like to thank you for the love and kindness shown during our time of bereavement. - The Family Pallbearers Jamie Avery, Andre Mitchell, Chris Perry, Darron Price, Michael White, Rodney Wilson Flower Ladies Ladies from the NCHS Class of 1990 Mama, I'm Free Mama, please don't grieve for me, For now I'm finally free . I'm following the path that God has for me. The other night I took his hand when I heard him call And agreed to follow and leave it all. Mama, I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to joke, or to play. Tasks I left undone must now stay that way. Please Mama, know that I found peace and love at the close of day. Love Your Son, Tony Saturday, January 2, 2010 2:00 P.M. Pleasantview Baptist Church 302 Fincher Road Covington, Georgia 30016 Pastor Jermaine Smith Obituary "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" Ecclesiastes 3 ~~ time to be born, ... " Altonio Gaberial ("Tony'') Robinson was born December 15, 1971 in Covington, GA to Alfonza Robinson and Minister Myrella (Robinson) Russell. ~~ time to love, ... " Tiana Danae, Tony's only child, was born on May 28, 1992. From the moment she entered this world, she was his shining star. ~~ time to every purpose under the heaven..." At an early age, Tony accepted Christ as his personal savior. Tony joined Macedonia Baptist Church in Rutledge, GA. He continued God's work by accepting his ministry calling at Pleasantview Baptist Church in 2006. Later Tony joined West Street Baptist Church where he continued to serve God and touch the lives of others. Tony graduated from Newton County High School, class of 1990, where he was captain of the football team. Tony was known by his classmates as "The Fridge." He was accepted to Grambling State University in Grambling, LA on a full athletic scholarship. Tony returned to Covington, GA where he was employed with Hercules, Inc.. as a machine operator for 16 years. Additionally, Tony took pride in helping his sister, Kisha, raise her three little girls, his beloved nieces - Maliyah, Mia, and Mariah. Everyone who was touched by Tony knew that he loved his family, church, and community. Even as a young child, Tony took on the role as a leader. Tony adored and cherished his brother, Felix, especially. 1'l1 time to die ..." Quietly Tony departed this life on December 28, 2009. ~~ time to mourn..." Tonileaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother, Minister Myrella Russell; father Mr. Alfonza Robinson; daughter Tiana Danae Anderson; brother Minister Felix Robinson (Twawanna); his sister Minister Kisha Robinson; maternal grandmother Mrs. Mosline S. Hinton; paternal grandmother Dorothy B. Robinson; three nieces Maliyah Hardeman, Mia Hardeman, and Mariah Robinson; four nephews, TeMichael Lee, LaMarcus Lee, Bridrecous Aiken, and Jehden Robinson; three aunts Ms. Cherry Robinson, Mrs. Marcella Gibson (Alvin), and Ms. Jacquelyn D. Hinton; two uncles Mr. Glen Robinson and Mr. Walter Robinson; godsons Roshardrick Rakestraw and Christopher Smith, Jr.; devoted friends Chris Smith, Spencer & Kerri Rakestraw, Gabriel Mathis, Arnithal Freeman III, Erica Mathis, Roderick & Metelic Freeman; cousin Shea Stanback (Zuri); several great aunts, especially Mrs. Sadie Harris ("Aunt Nanny''); and a host of relatives and friends that loved Tony dearly. Order of Service Presiding - Pastor Cecil Rozier Processional Selection- Daniel Nolley Scriptures Old Testament- Pastor Jermaine Smith New Testament- Pastor Mary Jeffries Prayer - Pastor Mencer Reed, Jr. Solo - Minister Kisha Robinson Words of Encouragement (Two minutes please) Minister Dexter Mitchell Minister Charlie Johnson Minister John Littlejohn Minister Wylene _Lawrence Minister Felix Robinson Praise Tribute - God's Anointed Praise Eulogy - Pastor Camile Holmes Acknowledgements - Nikki Heard Recessional Interment Ben Hill Cemetery Social Circle, GA