Charlie “Charles” Robinson:
A LIFE REMEMBERED
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Charlie “Charles” Robinson was born on January 29, 1946, in Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida, to L.C. Robinson andAnnie Lee (Casly) Robinson. For the past twenty-three years, he made his home in Havana, Florida.

As the youngest child, Charles spent his early years in Oviedo before relocating with his family to Orlando, Florida. There, he attended Orange County Public Schools and graduated from Jones High School, where he began laying thefoundation for a life marked by discipline, determination, and excellence.

At a young age, Charles answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. He servedhonorably from 1963 to 1966, including a tour in Vietnam. During his service, he was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart—an enduring symbol of his courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.

Following his military service, Charles pursued higher education at Bethune-Cookman College (now Bethune-Cookman University), where he was a proud member of the Wildcats basketball team, wearing jersey number 55. He later continued his academic journey at Tampa College, earning a degree in accounting.

Charles built a distinguished and accomplished professional career. He worked at the Kennedy Space Center and served as Southeast Regional Comptroller for Jefferson Wards, later known as Montgomery Wards. His expertise also contributed to the State of Florida Audit Services. He concluded his career as an Audit Supervisor at Florida State University’s High Magnetic Resonance Imaging Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida.

In his earlier years, Charles was an active member of Hurst Chapel AME Church in Orlando, where he worshipped alongside his family.

Charles developed a deep love for fishing, enjoying time on lakes, deep-sea excursions in the Gulf, and even traveling as far as Alaska for fishing adventures. He was also an avid bowler, finding joy in the camaraderie and friendly competition the sport brought into his life. Additionally, he was a devoted supporter of Florida A&M University High School athleticsand a proud member of the “Tournament Gang,” a group of friends who gathered annually to support Florida’s state basketball tournaments.

Charlie Robinson peacefully transitioned from this life on April 6, 2026, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Charles’ life was one of strength, service, and quiet impact. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those he loved and the many lives he touched along the way.

Charlie Robinson leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of thirty-seven years, Jackie Collins Robinson; his children, Aleeka Robinson, Louis Carl Robinson, and Wendy Robinson; and his grandchildren, Adonis, Beautiful, and Starla Robinson. He also leaves a host of extended family, dear friends, and all who were blessed to knowand love him.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, L.C. and Annie Lee Robinson; his siblings, Clarence Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Willie J. Moore, Robert Earl Moore, Gladys Moore, and Annie C. Robinson; and his grandson, Louis Robinson.