Born: October 2, 1938 - Deceased: November 9, 2021
Thomas J “Tom” Robinson, 83, of Swansea, IL, born Sunday, October 2, 1938, in Gage, OK, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021; at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Tom worked at St. Louis University and St. Louis Public School District as a special education teacher. He was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL, Gothic Lodge #852 AF& AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, former member of Ainad Shrine, Hospital Unit and Brass Band. He was active in all forms of music. He played trombone in 5 groups; St. Matthew Orchestra, St. Louis Italian Band, St. Louis Big Band, Venedy Community Band and Belleville Community Band.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Virgil Melvin Jack and Alta Mae, nee Kay, Robinson
- Brother, James Roy Robinson
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Judith A., nee Bradshaw, Robinson of Swansea, IL
- Children:
- Jamie Kay (Doug) Gladden of Perryville, MO
- John David (Julie) Robinson of Zionville, IN
- Jodie Jan (Charles) Braxton of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Mackenzie Steiner
- Joel L. Robinson
- Janae Robinson
- Micah J. Robinson
- They also raised 5 Foster Children & assisted 3 International Students through College
Memorials: Memorial donations may be made to music ministry at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL.
Private family services were held.
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Thinking of you Judy and praying for you and your family
Thinking of you Judy. I will miss Tom’s jokes and stealing of mouthpieces in the orchestra. We had such fun over the years making music together.
I have no words, I will miss him. Lifting you in prayer during this time.
Sorry Judy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ll miss your stories my friend, may you Rest In Peace.
Judy,
It saddens me to learn of Tom’s death. He was a good friend at WHS and PU, and I still feel honored to have been asked to perform your wedding. It was my most successful one, even if the only one.
Chuck Hornbeck