Frank Howell Robinson

Frank Howell Robinson of Candler passed away 15, March 2015 at the age of 83. At 2:00 P.M. there was an unexceptionally unclouded sky. The youngest child of Gordon Allen and Vaudie Cole Robinson, in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters, Grace Viola Poore and Lura Belle Wright; and brothers Robinson, Floyd Allen, James Green, Edward Sever, Ralph Roy and George Bowen. He is survived by Vera Mae McCall Robinson, his loving wife of 60 years. They were married in Candler on 8, May 1954. He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Michael L. and wife, Jennifer Plemmons Robinson of Leicester and Timothy H. Robinson of Candler. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren, Marine Captain Christopher A. Robinson, wife, Katrina and great granddaughter, Madelyn Grace of Stafford, VA; Andrea L. Robinson of Madison, WI and Brandon A. Robinson (Sgt. USMC) and wife, Heather of Weaverville, NC. His grandchildren were his proudest treasure and Madelyn "his delight". Frank was born in the Milk Sick Cove, Candler, NC on 3, May 1931. He was baptized 11, August 1946 at Pole Creek. He graduated from Candler High School and served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He attended Asheville-Biltmore College and joined The Western Union Telegraph Company, retiring after 30 years. Long licensed by the State Board of Electrical Examiners, he served as an electrical inspector for Buncombe County Building Safety and until again retiring taught National Electrical Code classes at AB-Tech Community College. He was a long time member of the VFW. An humble man, he was a student of the Bible and of history. He often paraphrased Christ's words, "You're not a prophet in your own country". Another favorite moral was "Don't blow your own horn. If you're good enough, someone else will toot it for you." One of his greatest loves was music, particularly sacred, old Southern gospel, classic bluegrass and ragtime. He played the fiddle. Of music, he once tutored a young son, "I really don't know a lot about playing but I think of myself as the instrument to be used. The violin is just an extension of my arm where the music comes out." He worked with youth and adult church choirs, taught Christian Harmony "shape note music" and cultivated that love, heritage and those values in his home. He was a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Friday, 20, March from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., Asheville. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, 21, March at Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery, officiated by the Reverend Dianne R. Johnson. Frank's family would like to thank friends and wonderful care giving staff for their prayers and many kindnesses. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Asheville Community Band Scholarship Fund, PO Box 17782, Asheville, NC 28816 http://ashevillecommunityband.org or to the Snow Hill United Methodist Church, 84 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.