Verlon Robinson passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, at Caroleton Healthcare, surrounded by his family, at the age of 89.  Verlon was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on June 23, 1934, one of five children of the late William G. and Sophia Strong Robinson.

On December 10, 1955, in Connersville, Verlon was united in marriage to the former Hester C. Rose.  The spent 53 years together prior to her death in 2009.  They were blessed with three children.

He retired from Ford after 40 years of service.  He started with the company when it was Rex Manufacturing.  He also owned and operated Robinsons Fruit Market and Robinsons Tree Trimming and Lawn Care.   He is a former member of the Coon Hunter Association and the Connersville Country Club.  Verlon won several trophies showing his coon dogs throughout the area.  He enjoyed a relaxing game of golf, going fishing and coon hunting.  Most of all he treasured the time that he spent with his family and grandchildren.

Those he left behind to cherish his love and memories, include a daughter, Diana L. Brown; sons, Darrell (Diana Marie) Robinson and Rick Robinson;  9 grandchildren, Shannon Marie Lakes, Michael A. Lakes, Stephanie J. Lakes, Lisa Robinson, Darrell Robinson, Jr., Jennifer Waterman, April Dawson, Kimberly Granger, and Rebecca Smith; 11 great grandchildren,  Skylar and Cheyenne Waterman, Dylan Martin, Cory and Casey Robinson, Brenndon, Evan and Jayden Granger, Kelly and Gage Dawson and Eliana Joy Lakes and a brother, Kenneth "Leon" Robinson.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his sibling, Clifford and Glendon Robinson and Lois Jones Colgate.

Friends may gather with the family on Monday evening October 16, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at 11:00 am with Reverend Robert E. Lee officiating.  Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery.