“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Funeral services celebrating the life and witness of Dewitt Talmadge Robinson, Jr., age 79, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, with Reverends Joseph and Valerie Robideaux, and Reverend Stuart Sherman officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on October 3, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Robinson was born on July 27, 1932 in Danville, LA, to the union of Dewitt Talmadge and Beatrice Frames Robinson. He went to his heavenly home on October 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Carole Robertson; and three infant sons. Talmadge graduated in 1951 from Jonesboro Hodge High School. He was a forward for the Class A state championship basketball team in 1951, when it achieved 45 victories, setting a school record. He received All State honors during each of his years on the team. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country aboard a submarine tender in the Pacific Fleet during the Korean War. On April 8, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart Jean Smith. Upon discharge from the U.S. Navy, they settled in West Monroe and he went to work for Brown Paper Company, and worked for many years for Olin/Olinkraft/Manville Corporations. He retired from Shield Pack. He was a longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church where he served through the years on numerous committees and as a Sunday School teacher. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Cadeville Masonic Lodge #229 where he was a past master. He coached Dixie Youth Baseball, and especially enjoyed coaching the years his son and grandsons played ball. Daddy enjoyed fishing Cheniere Lake, gardening, and making cookies and candy. He delighted in sharing his produce and delicious goodies with his family and many friends. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Smith Robinson; daughter and son-in-law, Leta Jean and Kenny Steve Robideaux; and son and daughter-in-law, David Talmadge and Michele Stewart Robinson. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Joseph August Robideaux and wife Valerie Briard Robideaux; Benjamin Dewitt Robideaux; and Kaitlin Michele Robinson; and the joy of his last years, his great granddaughters; Aubrey Del and Judah Michele Robideaux. Also surviving him are his sisters, Patsy Adcock and husband Billy Joe and Gladys Austin and husband Harley. Serving as pallbearers will be grandson Benjamin Robideaux, and dear friends Chet Coronado, Roy McGrew, Dewayne Cummings, Charles Phillips, and James McGrew who fondly called him “Hound Dog.” We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the staff of Ridgecrest Community Care Center and Hospice Compassus for all you have done for Daddy and us. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Daddy, we will be forever thankful for the legacy you left us. We thank you for setting the standard for a godly life lived, for your model of hard work and diligence, your devotion to family and friends, your positive attitude even during trials, and most of all for your steadfast love. We will most miss your affirmation in all situations that “everything's fine, everything's lovely.” Words cannot describe how much we will miss you and how much you are loved. “His lord said unto him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord.'” Matthew 25:23