Norman Eugene Robinson Obituary (1952 - 2023)

Norman Eugene Robinson, 70 of Virden passed away peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 30, 1952 in Springfield the son of James and Elizabeth "Sina" (VanDyke) Robinson. Norman was a longtime member of the Grace Southern Baptist Church in Virden where he had taught Sunday School for numerous years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved "Criminal Minds", motorcycles, trains and planes. His greatest love was his family. Norman is survived by his daughters Shannon (Wade) Gadberry of Virden and Heather (Rich) Melroy of Virden, grandchildren Hannah (Zack) Paul, Savanna Moser, David (Brookelynn) Moser, Ethan Gadberry and Dakota Melroy, great-grandson Maverick Moser, brothers Michael (Elaine) Robinson of Chatham an Vernon (Katrinka) Thario of Deleon, TX, sisters Linda (Dan) Broaddus of South Gate, MI and Barb (Bud) Cole of Jacksonville, IL as well as numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with his brother Michael Robinson and Pastor Zack Paul officiating. Burial will follow at Girard Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, where his Mother and Father attended school, and will be accepted by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Norman's family.