Reverend Grey Holt Robinson

Reverend Grey Holt Robinson was a devout man of God. Born and raised in Lakeland, FL, he lived 87 full and beautiful years. After being called to the ministry as a teenager while cleaning his father’s dump truck, he accepted Christ at the age of 24 and followed God’s calling of full-time ministry for 52 years of pastoring. As a Lee College (University) student, he met and married Linda, his wife of 58 years. After graduating from Lee College, he pastored across Kentucky, Ohio, North Dakota, Georgia, and Tennessee. He was a master carpenter and could often be found creating beautiful buildings, remodeling local businesses or homes, or constructing furniture. He even assumed the general contractor role while building new church buildings in both Thomasville and Chickamauga, GA. With each drive of a nail, he was devoted to perfection. Transitioning from full-time ministry in 2000 was a difficult decision made due to his profound vision loss, but Grey found joy in a "retirement job" at Lowes, where he developed special friendships with colleagues. Retirement didn't diminish his commitment to Christ; instead, he embarked on mission trips, serving churches and an orphanage abroad, epitomizing selfless dedication in the name of his faith in Christ. As an inaugural member of the Lee Singers, he was born to sing. Music was a cornerstone of his ministry. He fulfilled a dream by recording a beautiful album early in his ministry. He was a passionate teacher of the Word and music. He could often be found teaching music to choirs across the South. His base voice was easy to distinguish while making a beautiful song to the Lord. While he was not a man of giant stature, his personality filled every room, and he always wanted to be in charge. He embodied doing all that he did to the glory of God, and he wanted to know things were done “right.” Until his death, he pursued being relevant in ministry, still singing in the choir at Westmore Church of God. He was faithful to the very end of his life. Grey is preceded in death by his parents, A.E. and Mary Agnes (Jenkins) Robinson, his in-laws, Earnest and Ann (Todd) Lewis, and his sister, Agnes (Robinson) Sanders. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; daughter, Ami; son-in-law, Jeff; grandchildren, Jeff Jr., Brianna, and Hudson Grey; sisters, Mary Louise Selph, Linda Gilmer (David), and Margie Platt (Richard); brothers-in-law, Shelton Lewis and Charlton Lewis (Paulette); numerous cherished nieces, nephews, and his adopted Barnett family. The family request in lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to either Lee University or to Samaritan's Place Orphanage. For Lee University by mail, send you memorials to Lee University with “Grey Robinson Scholarship” in the memo line to Lee University, Central Gifts, P.O. Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 or go online to https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leeuniversity.edu%2Fgive&data=05%7C02%7Cgreg%40jimrushfh.com%7C46aeb3d1437b4a77b38308dc317d9006%7C010bd36ed87742bb9f769562d3ae34c5%7C0%7C0%7C638439662565546238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lc3EPpQDta5tWp9ap8Gtkzi1yaanyM9E9DHvHu%2FJYIU%3D&reserved=0> (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leeuniversity.edu%2Fgive&data=05%7C02%7Cgreg%40jimrushfh.com%7C46aeb3d1437b4a77b38308dc317d9006%7C010bd36ed87742bb9f769562d3ae34c5%7C0%7C0%7C638439662565554687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bpeEfk5SmQLiAZ59aS7BIy%2FH3PvA6I84Vy2XODxsd0c%3D&reserved=0>) When the form loads, click fund and choose Endowed Scholarships in the drop-down box and in the other comments box list “Grey Robinson Scholarship”. or call us at 423-614-8324 or 1-800-614-8000 and ask for Advancement Services (ext. 8324). We can take your credit card over the phone and answer any questions.or send donation to Samaritan’s Place Orphanage, C/O Church of God World Missions Department, specify Samaritans Place, Philippines, Project #620001-19 or send a check to Friends of SP, PO Box 2276 Cleveland, Tennessee 37320, designate in Honor of Grey Robinson to continue his legacy of service and compassion. The Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1 P. M. at Westmore Church of God with Pastor Kelvin Page, Dr. Delton Alford, Dr. Ami Steele and Pastor Landon Roberts officiating. Casket bearers will be Bill Winters, Robbie Winters, Herman Spence, Anthony Lombard, Mike Shields, Jerin Morgan, Dennis DeVaux, Zack DeVaux, Dustin Madaris and Dab Hentz. The family will receive friends from 11 A. M. until 1 P. M. Wednesday at Westmore Church of God. A second celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, 2/23/2024, at Macedonia Church of God, 17 W Georgia Ave, Denton, GA 31532 with Reverend Van McCall and Dr. Ami Steele officiating. Visitation will be from 10 A. M. until 11 A. M. Friday at the Church. Graveside Services and Interment will follow at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery 193 Unity Church Road, Alma, GA, 31510, with Wade McCall, Clay Newman, Darrel Wright, Bobby Miller, Dorsey Miller and Larry Dale King serving as casket bearers. Crosby Funeral Home in Alma, Georgia has charge of the Georgia arrangements. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel has charge of the Cleveland arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with the Robinson family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.Read Obituary