Bishop Arnold Lee "Ted" Robinson Sr.

Arnold Lee “Ted” Robinson, 82, of Seaford, Delaware, departed this life on Friday, April 16, 2021, with his family at his bedside. Ted was born April 1, 1939, in Seaford, Delaware. He was the son of the late Grover Robinson, Sr. and Sophie (Palmer) Robinson. He was educated in the Seaford School District. Ted served in the United States Army for two years. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Arleen Elizabeth Brown Robinson on January 8, 1960. Shortly afterward, Ted accepted the Lord as his personal savior at Clarence Street Church of God, under the leadership of the late Reverend Cartwright, and was a member for many years. Then, God led him to Refuge Temple Revival Center, under the leadership of the late Leon Williams, where he also served as a faithful member for many years; preaching, playing the organ and piano, and doing whatever he could to assist in carrying out God’s will for his life. Ted was also a member of the Tabernacle of Prayer under the leadership of Pastor Nathaniel and Sister Rosie Edwards of Salisbury, Maryland, serving as a faithful member, doing whatever he could to carry out the plans of the Lord. Ted and Arleen were foster parents for many years. Ted worked for Webb and Turner, as a truck driver, delivering concrete. He also worked at Wyoming Concrete as a supervisor. In addition, Ted worked with cousins, Henry Palmer and the late Joseph Palmer, Sr., until the Lord sent him to Providence, Rhode Island. There, he served as Assistant Pastor, under the leadership of his sister, the late Goldie Ricketts, at Mount Calvary Church of Deliverance. After several years, Ted founded Refuge Deliverance Tabernacle in Providence, Rhode Island, where he became Bishop and pastored for over 20 years. He was deeply loved by his congregation. After the passing of his wife, Arleen Brown Robinson, Ted returned to his hometown of Seaford, Delaware, where he resided for several years. Ted became a member of Clarence Street Church of God under the leadership of his cousin, Bishop Carlton Cannon, Sr., and the Bishop’s son, Rev. Carlton Cannon, Jr., until he moved to Girdletree, Maryland. After becoming ill, Ted moved back to Delaware, with his daughter Tammy Satchell, until his passing. Ted leaves to mourn his memories 11children, Tammy Satchell, Kierra Robinson and Chaylene Robinson, all of Seaford, DE, Thomas Robinson (Shawn), Antonio Robinson, Byron Robinson (Dorothy), Travor Robinson (Kimberly), Jermaine Robinson, Brandi Robinson (Gregory), Jobe Robinson (Janill) and Jasmine Robinson, all of Providence RI; special friend, Kassie Stevenson of Girdletree, MD; special nephew who Ted raised as his son, Jason Woodbury (Kimberly) of Suitland, MD; three sisters, Ethamae Patton of Salisbury, MD, Charlene Swepson of Providence, RI and Maltida Gaines of Washington, DC; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Jean Robinson, Jay Ruth Robinson and Shirley Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bishop Arnold Lee "Ted" Robinson Sr.

April 1, 1939 - April 16, 2021