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Glen Robinson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2013.

Glen Parmelee Robinson, Jr., an entrepreneur and philanthropist known as "the father of the high tech industry in Georgia",died at the age of 89 in Atlanta GA on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Robinson was born in 1923 in Crescent City, Floridato Glen Parmelee and Laura Mae Robinson. In 1942, Robinson enrolled as a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He interrupted his education to enlist in the Naval Signal Corps andsaw service in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Robinson returned to Georgia Tech in 1948 and received bothabachelor's and master's degrees in physics.After graduation, Robinson worked at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.In 1951, Mr. Robinson with six other Georgia Tech researchers founded Scientific Atlanta. He was CEO of Scientific Atlanta for 20 years and served as chairman of the board for an additional eight years until his retirement in 1979. After Scientific Atlanta, Robinsonwent on to found and investin numerous Atlanta-based science-related companies. In 1978, Robinson was selected as a Fellow of the IEEE, a prestigious professional association for the advancement of technology, and holds at least 42 patents in a wide range of technologies, including energy devices, lasers and antenna systems.For his contributions, Mr. Robinson was named Georgia's Small Businessman of the Year in 1965, the Georgia Business and Industry Association'sEntrepreneur of the Year in 1981, and was elected to the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame in 1993. In 2003, Georgia Tech awarded him an honorary Ph.D. in Physics, and in 2007, a tower of Georgia Tech's Molecular Science and Engineering Building was named in his honor.Robinson has held positions on numerous boards, including: Chairman of the Georgia Science and Technology Commission; Chairman of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation; Trustee of The Georgia Tech Foundation and Member of the Board of Visitors of Emory University; the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; Theater of the Stars and the Georgia Business and Industry Association. Mr. Robinson was a founding member and trustee of the Episcopal Radio TV foundation (now known as the Episcopal Media Center) and chaired the endowment for the foundation.Jan Musgrove Robinson, his wife of 64 years, five children, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive him.The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA – 3098 St. Anne's Lane, 30327. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.Memorial gifts to honor Mr. Robinson can be sent to the St. Anne's Episcopal Church.

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January 25, 2013

Mr. Glen Robinson was indeed a very hard working, family oriented, noble man who will be deeply missed. May you find comfort in fond memories and in Gods loving Word..Ecclesiastes 2:24~

January 24, 2013

K.Carney Rev.21:4

May your loving memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

January 23, 2013

Kim Pate

What a wonderful life he enjoyed. I am certian he will be missed by many.

With Prayers,

Kim Pate

January 23, 2013

PF

To the family of Mr Glen Robinson:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God of Peace be with you. Rm. 15:33

January 22, 2013

i am so sorry for your lost my deepest sympathy to family and friends maytheGOD OF COMFORT BE with you. in this time of distress now and days to come,1COR 1; 6,7.

January 22, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Robinson family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

January 22, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 21, 2013

EG

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 21, 2013

G. freeman

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 21, 2013

Jeff` Glaze

Glen Robinson was a man to be admired and respected! As a 30 year Scientific Atlanta employee, I owe hm my thanks and appreciateion. I offer my condolences, prayers and best wishes to his family.

January 19, 2013

William Davenport

Dear Jan, GlenIII,Horace, Helena, Lewis and Forest. It is with a heavy heart that I write to express my sympathy and sense of loss of my close friend and business associate for over 60 years. Glen was respected by many businesss associates and by folks he met and worked with in the city, state and nation. All were warmed and helped by his broad business, technical and community leadership competence. I was blessed to be the recipient of his close friendshhip and mutual respect and support for several decades, with seldom even a slight strain or break in our friendship and mutual respect and support. This has been one of the strongest, warmest and most enduring relationship of the 93 years of my life. Please know of my feeling of loss; yet also my love and appreciation for my many years with Glen and the Robinson family. Let's keep in touch and cherish our fond memories of a great guy. We will miss him. I regret that my immobililty prevents me from being with you at his service today. Lucretia and my children, Lee and Laura join me in sending our sympathy. Cordially, Bill Davenport

January 18, 2013

Mer

An amazing man. The community and his family are better having known and grown under his brilliant guidance. We will all miss him. But the memories of good times at Toxaway and on Mt. Paran will be cherished for generations as the stories are told over and over. Stories of fun and adventure. Great memories and great times. Much love to all the Robinson's.

January 18, 2013

EG

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 18, 2013

My Family, the Wainers, in Valdosta, Ga were always good friends of the Robinsons when they lived in Valdosta years ago.We knew Glen and Jan as they were growing up. My husband, Dr. Jesse Parrott and I send our prayers and deepest sympathy with much love to all of you. Nancy Wainer Parrott, Hahira, GA

January 18, 2013

Rob Neal

Farewell to a great man. I spent much of my childhood at the Robinson household which was just down the street from my family. His second son Horace was one of my best childhood friends and we played in a rock n roll band together for nearly three years. Glen Robinson was a brilliant man who also took the time to provide fun and interesting opportunities for the friends of his five children. I always had a great time at the Robinson household. My prayers and best wishes go to the whole Robinson family.

January 18, 2013

Steve Tolleson

Hey Helena - Jane And I were sorry to read about your fathers passing in the paper today. You were so lucky to have him for many years , and of course I have fond memories of growing up nearby in Nw Atlanta. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead. Please know you are in our thought s and prayers.

January 18, 2013

Arthur (Art) Yearwood

My toughs and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 18, 2013

Tommy P.Moore
Scientific Atlanta, Retiree.

January 18, 2013

Brad Hayes

Horace, Glenn and the rest of the Robinson family...My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mr. Robinson was a great man and will be missed.

January 18, 2013

Tamara, Timothy, and Esther Albrecht

Faith, Hope, and Love - That is what you (and Jan) have modeled for us. There is now one more bright star in the heavens. Meanwhile, we will continue to spread your light here on earth. One of our favorite memories is Glen driving the boat at happy hour, relying totally on God's grace that the boat will neither sink nor run out of gas...and to my knowledge, it never did! Love and prayers for Jan, Helena, and ALL dear family members!

January 18, 2013

Amanda Quinn

I have your family in my prayers ....You now feel no more pain, you lived a long life and you made your fame, your body might be gone but your love and legacy remain. You being gone many will find hard to swallow .however You left a nice path of footsteps to follow. A great role model is what most seen in you, we had our time with you but now god wants his time too. So you will always be loved and remembered in everything we do!!! Descansar en paz!!!

January 18, 2013

sarah salazar

Horace you and your family are in our prayers and may God bring you through this hard time. From everything i've heard of your father, he truly was an amazing man, that you were blessed to have in your life., and it would have been a privalge to have known him. May he rest in peace.

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