James Billy “Bill” Robinson, 89, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Magnolia Lane following a period of declining health.

Bill was born May 18, 1935 in Yancey County to the late James Milton Robinson and Cora McIintosh Robinson. He attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was a man well-loved by his family and he loved them.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lail “Sue” Robinson; and sisters, Grace Martin and Selma Williams.

He is survived by his sons, Jeff Robinson and wife Mary of Valdese, and Jimmy Robinson and wife Wendy of Connelly Springs; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Maxine Ingle.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Curtis Carroll and Pastor Ricky Speagle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church.

Memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse at samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/ or St. Jude Children’s Hospital at stjude.org.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.