John Robinson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- John Richard Robinson, 86, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

He was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Knobel, Arkansas, to Mildred and L.D. Robinson.

He graduated from Knobel High School in 1950 and served in the Army, stationed in Korea. He attended Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas and finally graduated from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, in 1969.

John taught social studies at Oran (Missouri) High School from 1970-1995, when he retired. Previously, John had worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co., and was manager of Household Finance until he decided to return to Harding and finish his degree in business. He then attended Southeast Missouri State University to receive his teaching certificate.

John married Judith Heaton on Aug. 19, 1960, in Norton, Kansas. They had two children, Laura Diane (1962) and Richard Robert (1966).

John volunteered for years at the FISH Food Pantry in Cape Girardeau and Crosslines in Springfield. He was a member of Queen City Lions, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.

John dearly loved his family. He loved his church, the students he taught, his many friends, sports, politics and reading. He will be missed by many. John loved life.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tica; son, Rick; and four brothers-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Robinson; daughter, Laura McKean; three grandchildren, John (Molly) Robinson, Katie McKean (Clay McLaughlin) and Matt (Brooksie) McKean; three precious great-grandchildren, Cooper McLaughlin, Annie Robinson and Jaxon McKean; sisters, Paula Hollis, Amanda Lane and Ruth Durham; and sister-in-law, Jean Washburn.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Campbell United Methodist Church in Springfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Campbell UMC or Crosslines.

Online condolences may be left at www.gormanscharpf.com.

Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.