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Larry
Robison
December 16, 1942- April 19,
2018
 Larry Dwight Robison, 75, of Bruceton, passed away
Thursday, April 19 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a short illness. A "Home Going"
celebration was held April 21 at Bruceton First Baptist Church, with Bro. Josh Franks
officiating. Burial followed at Milledgeville Cemetery in Milledgeville. Pallbearers were
Derreld Robison, Alan Robison, Phillip Robison, Nathan Robison, Steve Parker, and John Parker.
Mr. Robison was born December 16, 1942 near Enville in Chester County. He was the son of the
late Lee and Pauline Robison. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leon
Robison.
He graduated from Adamsville High School in
1960 and then enrolled in Lambuth College in Jackson. He graduated from there in 1964 with a degree
in biology. He began his teaching career at Central High School in 1964. He received his Master in
Education from Murray State in 1968. In 1966 he married Betty Rowland and she began her teaching
career in Bruceton. Together they taught for over 75 years, touching the lives of many young people
in the area. He was known in the classroom for his toughness, fairness and
humor.
Larry had many interests: antique cars,
tractors, gasoline engines, telephones, and clocks. He enjoyed going to antique shows with his
family and talking about antiques with his friends. he and Betty were widely known in the area for
their "Robison peaches," which were the best that could be bought. They sold the peaches on the
highway in front of the school and home delivered many more. He loved to hear people brag about his
peaches.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty
Robison; two sons, John Robison (Beth) of Medina and David Robison (Tonya) of Bruceton. He also
leaves five grandchildren, Nathan Grant, Katie, Ben, and Jake. [Source Carroll County
News-Leader]
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