Junior E. Robbins

Junior E. Robbins, 87, formerly of Alpha, passed away at New Perspective Senior Living in Silvis on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.  Memorials may be made to Bethel Assembly of God, Rock Island or Alpha Baptist Church Christian.

Junior was born in Unionville, Missouri on June 27, 1932.  He was the son of Ernest and Grace (Hines) Robbins.  He married Kathleen M. Cline on September 7, 2002, in Rock Island.  He worked as a Diesel mechanic at Rock Island Ready Mix and Moline Consumers.  Junior was also a farmer.

Junior enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; children, Rachel (Tony) Rogers, Rock Island, Dennis Robbins, Debbie (Mike) Delp, both of Missouri, Marlene (Randy) Kundert, Tennessee, Michael (Keri) Robbins, Woodhull, Tabatha (Jon) Estes, Moline; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.