2. | John Elbert Robinson was born in May 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Joseph Jr Robinson and Catherine Rasor); died on 28 Apr 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. Notes:
"Johnson County News," Thursday, May 2, 1946
JOHN ELBERT ROBINSON
John Elbert Robinson died April 28, 1946. He was married to Melissa Blevins, who preceded him in death six years. To this union eleven children were born, three preceding him in death.
The following survive: Robert of Avondale, Penna., William of Middleton, Idaho, George, Mountain City, Mrs. Lucy Shephard, Exeter, Va., Mrs. Clyde Adams, Exeter, Va., Mrs. Montoe Bishop, Logan, W.Va., Mrs. Charlie Crowe, Johnson City, Mrs. Fleenor Norris, Doeville. One brother, Alec, survives; also 35 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Many years ago he joined the Bethel Baptist Church. Uncle Eb, as he was commonly known, leaves a great number of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held at Doe Valley Baptist Church, April 30, 1946, with Rev. Roby L. Painter and Rev. J. B. Buchanan in charge. Internment in the Brookshire Cemetery.
Donnelly Funeral Home in charge.
John married Melissa Catherine Blevins about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Melissa was born in Dec 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Brookshire Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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