Frank Robinette
July 6, 1927 — June 17, 2013
Frank L. Robinette, 85, of Harlan, KY passed away Monday, June 17 at the Community Living Center in Mountain Home, TN.
Frank was born July 6, 1927 in Fairview, VA . He was the son of late Walton Zachariah Robinette and Mary Elizabeth Robinette. He was the last surviving member of his family.
He attended Lincoln Memorial University and graduated from East Tennessee State University. He taught school for a number of years before coming to Harlan to work with his brothers at Robinette Cheverolet. Later he became the sole owner on Robinette Chevrolet until his retirement. Frank proudly served his country and was a Corporal in the United States Air Force , he was a Veteran of the Korean War.
Besides his parents,he was preceded in death by his son, John Walton Robinette, three brothers and four sisters.
His survivors include his wife of sixty years, Madge Robinette of Harlan; one son, Karl Frank Robinette of Duffield, VA; his grandsons, Justin Robinette of Buckly Air Force, Denver, CO., Frank Walton Robinette of Harlan, KY, and James Grant Robinette of Harlan, KY; one great grand son, Damon Robinette.
He requested a simple grave side service at the family cemetery in Fairview, VA, near the home he grew up in. Rev. Brandon Pugh and Kenneth Neely officiating.
Before going to the family cemetery, Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home will make welcome all his friends to come by from 9 AM – 11 AM before the body is taken to Virginia.
Visitation will be at the former Fairview School in Fairview, VA from 1 PM – 3 PM and services will follow at 3 PM at the former Fairview School
We appreciate all the kindness of the members of Harlan Baptist Church where Frank had been a member for many years. Our thanks go out to neighbors in Catron Valley and to all those who visited Frank when he was at The Community Living Center in Mountain Home, TN.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Kitchen Fund of the Harlan Baptist Church, PO Box 883, Harlan, KY 40831 in memory of Frank or Fairview Community Center, Fairview Road, Duffield, VA 24244 or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be given at www.aljfh.com or www.harlanobits.net.
Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Robinette Family.