Hervey H. Robinson

Hervey H. Robinson, 89, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008. He was born on October 22, 1919 in Union, SC. Mr. Robinson was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army and was a German Prisoner of War for 2 years. He retired from the Army Reserve in 1969 as a LTC after 28 years of service. Mr. Robinson moved to the local area in 1952 from Burlington, NC and was the former owner of Clay Building Supply in Green Cove Springs from 1960-1975. He also worked as a teacher at Orange Park High School from 1975-1986. He had been a Mason for 60 years and was a member of the Cabul Lodge #116 F & AM in Green Cove Springs. Mr. Robinson was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs and will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Robinson and is survived by his children, Edward L. Robinson (Diane) of Orlando, FL, Katherine Stevenson (John) of Fernandina Beach, FL and Nora E. Robertson (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Charlie Robinson; sister, Martha Robinson; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs with Reverend W. Hunter Camp, II officiating. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.