Howard Robinson III, Henry Hank, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. He was 58 years old. Henry was from Minden and lived in Frankston, Texas at the time of his passing.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Howard Robinson Jr. and Labanda Thornton Robinson of Minden.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Robinson of Frankston, Texas; sister Milly Rose and husband Rev. David Frizzelle of Magnolia, Arkansas.
His children are Suzanne Robinson, Ben Wheeler of Texas; Rachel Stevens, Royse City, Texas; Howard Robinson, IV, Royse City, Texas; and Josh and Hailey Gilbert, Montalba, Texas.
Grandchildren include Celeste Robinson, Annah Stevens, Emmah Stevens, Colton Robinson all from Royse City, Texas; Jackson and Jacob Gilbert from Montalba, Texas, and one great-grandchild, Sebastian Stevens from Royse City, Texas.
The funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 28. at 1 p.m. at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Frankston, Texas. Viewing and family hour will be from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Old Rock Hill Cemetery in Chandler, Texas.
Henry was a 1975 graduate of Minden High School and was a 1980 graduate of Christ for the Nations Bible College in Dallas, Texas.
In the 70’s, Henry was in the United States Air Force. He was also a welder for many, many years in Texas.
He was an amazing Christian singer and songwriter for over 40 years. He was also an accomplished guitarist and auto harpist.
II Timothy 4:6-8 For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me that day.
Matthew 25;21 His Lord said unto him, well done thou good and faithful servant: Thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter into the joy of the Lord.