Robbins, Gordon Ray

Gordon Ray Robbins
Born Dec. 13, 1936
Died Oct. 17, 2021 in Tarkio, MO
Buried Oct. 20, 2021
Gordon Ray Robbins, age 84, of Craig, MO, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Tarkio (MO) Rehabilitation and Health Care. He was born December 13, 1936, in Craig to Clarence (Tanky) Robbins and Valera (Heits) Robbins. He was a graduate of the Craig High School class of 1954.

Gordon was united in marriage to Sandra (Johnson) Robbins on September 16, 1962, in Craig. He had spent his entire life in the Craig area where he farmed. He also enjoyed antiques and collected many interesting items.

Gordon received excellent care from the staff of Three Rivers Hospice and Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly (Robbins) Miller of Mound City; brother-in-law, Gene Miller of Mound City, and sister-in-law, Marilyn (Thurnau) Robbins, of Craig. Suvivors include his wife, Sandra, of the home; children, Clifton (Tina) Robbins of Craig and Pamela (Timothy) Sittig of Grinnell, IA; grandchildren, Zachary (Chelsea) Sittig of Grinnell, Zane Sittig of Cedar Falls, IA, Amber Robbins of Maryville, MO, and Zared Sittig of Grinnell; great-grandchildren, Ashton Robbins of Maryville and Isabelle and Tanner Sittig of Grinnell; nieces; nephews; and a shot of other friends and loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Mound City, where family members received friends from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. prior to the services. Interment took place at IOOF Cemetery, Craig. Memorial donations may be directed to Mission Central-LCMS World Mission, the Sittig Foundation for college scholarships for public service, or a charity of the donor\'s choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Schooler Funeral Home, Fairfax, MO/Craig.
 
Burial Location
.F915
 
Father
Clarence "Tanky" Robbins
Born Mar. 25, 1912 in Craig, MO
Died Mar. 24, 1998 in Craig, MO
 
Mother
Valera A (Heits) Robbins
Born May 25, 1913 in Corning, MO
Died Oct. 26, 1999 in Mound City, MO