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- "The Tomahawk," Wednesday, May 18, 1960
MOUNTAIN CITY MAYOR SUCCUMBS.
Mayor F. E. Robinson, 56, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, after several months of ill health. Robinson had been mayor of Mountain City for the past 17 years.
A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Robinson was a prominent farmer and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Leona Greer Robinson, of the home, and one brother, Allan Robinson of Rt. 3, Mountain City.
Arrangements had not been completed at press time.
Hill Funeral Home in charge.
"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, May 25, 1960
E. ROBINSON, A PROGRESSIVE PUBLIC SERVANT.
The community and surrounding area lost a useful public servant and one of its most civic-minded leaders with the passing of Mayor F. E. Robinson.
He was born and lived his entire life in this community. His educational preparation for the useful life he led was acquired in the public schools of the county and through his own business endeavors in the various businesses in which he engaged.
He was one of the pioneers in the promotion and development of the green bean industry in the area, and continued his activity and interest in the industry as one of the principal factors of our economy. He always manifested a desire to better the plight of the community and its people.
Mr. Robinson was active in church and civil affairs, to the end.
The last 15 years of his life he served the town of Mountain City as alderman and mayor. He was also a member of the Johnson County Industrial Commission at the time of his death. His desire to make a better life for his people made him an ardent proponent of industry for Johnson County.
His progressive leadership as a public servant while mayor was exemplified in the erection of the modern municipal building which he and his board of alderman made possible. It was one of his contributions of which he was proudest.
He is survived by his wife, the former Leona Greer, and a brother, Allen Robinson.
Funeral services were conducted from the Valley View Methodist Church. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Abt 1904 - 1960 (~ 56 years)
