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.
6 Comments To "Thomas J. “Tom” Robinson"
#1 Comment By Merle On November 11, 2021 @ 11:38 pm
Thinking of you Judy and praying for you and your family
#2 Comment By Sharon Safford On November 13, 2021 @ 7:24 am
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.
#3 Comment By Janice Morrison On November 13, 2021 @ 7:38 am
I have no words, I will miss him. Lifting you in prayer during this time.
#4 Comment By Patrick Robison On November 13, 2021 @ 7:45 pm
Sorry Judy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
#5 Comment By Pat Robison On January 10, 2022 @ 2:14 pm
I’ll miss your stories my friend, may you Rest In Peace.
#6 Comment By Charles Hornbeck On July 30, 2022 @ 9:13 pm
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