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YORKTOWN - Jack D. Robbins, 50, Yorktown, passed away September 25, 2006 at his residence
following an extended illness.
He was born March 28, 1956 in Muncie to the late Jack and Geneva (Dalton) Robbins and has
been a resident of this area most of his life.
Mr. Robbins graduated from Southside High School in 1974. He joined the United States Army
in 1980 to 1983 as a Military Police Officer and then re-enlisted with the Army again from
1987 thru 1993 where he was a Gulf War Veteran. He was a recipient of the Medal of
Congressional Honor, the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a local truck
driver for thirteen years.
Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 327 of Cammack. He enjoyed being around
family and friends, playing golf, NASCAR racing and also enjoyed being a natural
comedian.
Mr. Robbins is survived by his wife of 20 years, Debby (Mantock) Robbins whom he married
January 24, 1986; son, Josh Robbins; daughters, Megan Robbins and Emily Robbins all of
Yorktown; step-daughter, Jody (husband - Jason) Brown of Yorktown; two brothers, Larry
Stilts (Companion - Leslie) and Johnnie (wife - Beth) Robbins of Gaston; one sister, Rose
Robbins (companion - Chad) of Muncie. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jack will be sadly missed by his family, friends and especially his two pets Oscar and
Buck.
Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Geneva (Dalton) Robbins, and
one sister, Ruth Byrd.
Services will Saturday September 30, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home with
Rev. Michael Osborn officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Ridge Memorial Park with
Military Rites conducted by the Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard.
Family will receive friends at Elm Ridge Funeral Home on Friday September 29, 2006 from
4:00 to 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers a Trust Fund has been set up for Jacks children at Old National Bank
of Yorktown, 8919 W. Adaline, Yorktown, IN 47396.
Burial: Elm Ridge Memorial Park Muncie Delaware County Indiana
View Family Photos and Online
condolences may be directed to
www.elmridgefuneralhome.com
http://elmridgefh.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/
74300/runtime.php?SiteId=74300&NavigatorId=
279379&op=tributeObituary&viewOpt=dpaneOnly
&ItemId=466310&LinkId=268
The Star Press Muncie - Sept 28, 2006
View Obituary Online on Page 16 and 17
http://honorthenames.com/Obituaries/R.pdf
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