BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Dorman Robbins, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2017.

Dorman L. Robbins, Sr., 93, a WWII Veteran and a master carpenter, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, October 21, 2017. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Whittington Robbins, his son, Dorman (Don) L. Robbins, Jr., a grandson, Christopher Woodard, and a great granddaughter, Elyse Zoe Robbins; also 9 sisters and one brother. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Robbins Reynolds (Bob), and his daughter-in-law, Sharon Robbins; one sister, Nelda Robbins Browning. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, with services to immediately follow at 2:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. Interment will follow at Blocker Cemetery.

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October 24, 2017

Buddy & Joy Reynolds

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 23, 2017

Alton and Linda Laster

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Robbins. He will surely be missed. May God bless you and your family at this time.

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25

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Oct

25

Service

2:00 p.m.

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Oct

25

Interment

Blocker Cemetery

TN

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6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

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