Obituary of William Franklin Robinson

William Bill Franklin Robinson, 86, of Burgin, widower of Wilma Watts Robinson, died Monday, December 7, 2020, from complications with Covid, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 1, 1934 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Hugh and Lizzie (Cox) Robinson. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major in the US Army, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In his 27 1/2 years of service to his country, including 7 1/2 years in the Navy, he received numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star in Vietnam. He received his bachelors degree in business from Campbell University in North Carolina. He held a masters degree in teaching and education administration from the University of Arizona. Following his military retirement, he taught locally at the high school and college level. Upon retiring from the United States Postal Service he took up writing, publishing two novels. For many years he was a contributing writer for the Harrodsburg Herald’s Mercer magazine, writing fiction and nonfiction short stories, and articles on military history. He was an active member of the West End Church of Christ in Danville, where he was a teacher, deacon, and elder. In addition to his work in his beloved congregation, he conducted church services at the Charleston Healthcare Center in Danville and participated in the prison ministry at the Northpoint Training Center. Survivors include: three daughters, Christina (Jerry) Ruhland, CA, Rita Griffin, FL, and Rebecca (Tim) Burke, VA; one sister, Elizabeth Hardin, Harrodsburg, KY; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A military graveside service will be held 2 PM, December 18, 2020, at the Ebenezer Church of Christ Cemetery, by Rob Kernodle. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew and Jack Ruhland, Samuel, Benjamin, and William Griffin, Daniel Burke, and Layla and Dean Griffin. Memorials are suggested to the Ebenezer Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, C/O Jim Dunn, 1472 Warwick Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Arrangements by Ransdell funeral chapel, where expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.