Obituary of Jeff Robinson Sr.

Jeffrey "Jeff" Robinson Sr., 52, of Carlinville, passed away Friday morning, March 27, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Jeff was born on September 3, 1967 to James and Hulda (Bilbruck) Robinson in Carlinville, IL. He married Christie Pettit in 1992 and they divorced in 2008. On May 3, 2019 Jeff married Lavada Shaw in Carlinville. Jeff was hired on with Carpenter's Local 270 out of Springfield, IL in his early 20's, working all around the area as a carpenter. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was truly the life of the party. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and riding 4 wheelers. Jeff was a great entertainer and was well known for his ability to "cook groceries" and so many called him "dad". Jeff is survived by his wife, Lavada Robinson of Carlinville, IL; two sons, Jeffrey (significant other, Brett Vanmeter) Robinson Jr. of Jacksonville, IL, and Jessy Robinson of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Geri McDaniels of Aurora, IL, and Chasidy McDaniels of Farmersville, IL; three grandsons, Kyle Greely, Cole Tabscott, and Mason Miller; two granddaughters, Makayla Miller, and Karly Lambert; four brothers, Jim (Eileen) Robinson, Ed (Dottie) Robinson, Jerry (Judith) Norlander, and Chuck Norlander; three sisters, Sherryl (John) O'Donnell, Joan (Keith) Weities, and Jan Robinson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Buzz Catuska, and a brother, Larry Robinson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the to the family to be used according to their wishes.