Joe Richard Robinson Sr.

Joe ’s Journey Dr. Joe R. Robinson, Sr., 85, son of John Alfred Robinson, Sr. and Patsy Morris Robinson (both deceased), passed away at Coastal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury, Maryland after a lengthy illness. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from West Charlotte High School. He was next to the youngest of four brothers and four sisters. He received his Bachelor's degree from Maryland State College, now University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Master's from Indiana State University and a Doctorate from Arizona State University, all in the area of Health and Physical Education. He held instructional and administrative positions at Jackson State University, Fayetteville State University, Livingston College, The Boston Public School system and Baylor University. During his career in education, he served as an Instructor, Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Department Chairperson and Athletic Director. His coaching career led him to many accomplishments. His teams at Somerset Jr. Sr. High school in Princess Anne, MD were Regional/State Champions during the years of 1964-1966. He was then employed by Maryland State College/UMES from 1966-1971, where his teams compiled a record of 103 wins/33 losses. The 69-70 team went undefeated 29-0 and several players were drafted into the NBA. Joe was inducted into the UMES Hall of Fame as a player in 1973 and his status was changed to coach in 2005. He was very proud of his teams and talked about them often. His teachings and discipline impacted the lives of many young people on the Eastern Shore of Maryland during his tenure. Though he loved football and basketball, he was also an avid golfer. He began playing at the age of 12 and continued until his health began to fail in 2021--seldom missing one day on the links. He also loved reading western novels and watching western movies. His favorite actors were Audie Murphy and Randolf Scott. A breakfast for him was not breakfast unless he had thick-cut crisp bacon or coffee and a donut from Dunkin Donuts. He enjoyed thrift store shopping—finding name brand merchandise that had been discarded or discounted. He loved that challenge. He was preceded in death by his brothers Sylvester, John and James and his sisters Mary, Jean, Mabel and Thelma as well as his first wife, Barbara. He leaves to mourn his passing: one brother, Albert (Patricia) Robinson of Yonkers, NY; four sons, Joe Robinson, Jr. (Ricky) of San Antonio, TX, Jay Robinson of Albuquerque, NM, Jeffrey Robinson (Marilyn) of Decatur, AL and Jared Robinson of Charlotte, NC; one daughter, Jamie Robinson Jenkins (Montre) of Cambridge, MD and two step daughters, Valerie Tilghman of Baltimore, MD and Amy Tilghman Dennard of Princess Anne, MD, as well as ex-wife and friend for life, Lorna D. Rock of Salisbury, MD. He also leaves a host of other relatives including grandchildren, great-grand children and friends. Joe also left us with some of his favorite sayings: "Talk is cheap. Action is Supreme." "It's my way or the highway", and "I ain't never_________. The blank would be filled in with something that he thought was just ridiculous like, "I ain't never had to pay this much for gas!!!" He fought a good fight until the very end and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. "Goodnight, Sweet Prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." (Shakespeare) Sorrowfully Submitted ~ The Family

Joe Richard Robinson Sr.

August 9, 1937 - December 5, 2022