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Obituary of Cornell J. Robinson
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Our Beloved, Cornell Jefferson Robinson Sr. was born on February 17, 1972, to Audrey Jean Johnson and Thomas Jefferson Allen in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. He was the third of seven children.
He received his formal education from the St. Louis Public School System.
For years, Cornell was employed by Dobbs Auto. Later in his life, he was employed by Nature’s Bakery.
Cornell faced many struggles throughout his life and overcame many challenges.
During his life journey, he shared life with his first love Carliss Brown. Their union produced one son Cornell Robinson Jr.
Cornell did everything he could for family. He loved to dance, party at family gatherings, skating at Skate King, and doing rehab work on buildings. His favorite color was blue. Lord knows, he touched so many lives in his own way. On March 29, 2023, he unexpectedly departed the earth at 9:01am.
Cornell leaves to cherish his memory, Brother, Jamaal C. Johnson; Sisters, Nicole H. Robinson (Sam Phoenix), Michelle M. Butler, India M. Johnson (Myron, Daya, and Micah), Audrey J. Johnson (Maurice & Romello); Grandson, Teon Robinson; Nieces & Nephews, Latifah, Brittany (Donald, Journei, Jovani), Mitifah (Maliah), Demetrius, Lonti (Namori, Demoni); aunts, Janine Green & Family; best friend, Quincy Johnson, and a host of cousins, uncles, and sunts. In addition, a special family friends, Msgr. Robert J. Gettinger “Father Bob” of St. Augustine.
Cornell will be forever loved and cherished forever
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Cornell Robinson
1972 - 2023
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