The Richmond News, May 2, 2025

George Victor Robinson, 72, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving children.

George was born Jan. 22, 1953, in Richmond, the son of Cordell and LouEllen (Fields) Robinson.

Survivors include his children, whom he was extremely proud of; only son, Josh (Ashley) Robinson; and two daughters, Melissa and Amy Robinson. Other survivors include seven grandchildren, Nate Pugh, Kaiyah Dooley, Ethan Robinson, Jaidyn Robinson, Aaliyah Anderson, Adalynne and Nevaeh Robinson; and a great-granddaughter, Breezly Kuehling.

He also is survived by his three sisters, Genevieve Johnson, Mildred Wilson and Valerie Bigby; brothers, Matt Field, Larry Fields, Michael Robinson, Rob Robinson and Zack Millentree; and many nieces and nephews, along with extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Dalton and William Robinson.

George was raised in Richmond and was a graduate of the 1973 class. He will be inducted into the Richmond Spartan Athletic Hall of Fame for earning allstate honorable mention honors as a running back in 1971; and being named all-district and all-conference, in both 1971 and 1972, reflecting his consistency and impact as a top-tier performer.

George worked as a farmhand while in school at Ray-Carroll Co-op, and dedicated 30-plus years to the Ford Kansas City assembly plant, where he carpooled back and forth with Mike Lewis and Keeven Buhrmeister, whom he considered brothers. He was a proud UAW member as well.

After his retirement from Ford, unable to sit idle, he continued working as a janitor at Sunrise Elementary with his best friend, Rick Swafford.

On any given day, you could find George doing what he most loved: fishing and hunting.

George will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his children and grandchildren, who called him “PaPa” and brought him the greatest joy.

George knew no stranger and would speak to everyone. He was known to make all laugh and have them leave with smiles on their faces – a memory they would forever cherish. He wasn’t one to be serious and absolutely loved making jokes.

He cared and shared everything he could, except for those hot fishing and hunting spots.

He was the best sportsman around. He was a jack of all trades, including sewing. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t sew and fix. He could cut grass as a pro, fix electrical problems and do plumbing.

He was a gift for all! His smile and laugh are forever imbedded in the hearts of all.

He held the family’s record for largest flathead and was a better fisherman than his son, Josh; and brother, Michael.

The family will start a scholarship memorial fund in George’s honor. Contributions can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and memorial services were scheduled for Monday, April 28, at St. John’s Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and services to follow at 11. The family suggested the appropriate attire for the services would be bright colors or camouflage.

An additional celebration of George’s life will be a picnic in his memory on June 8 at Ray County Lake.

Please share your memories of George with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneral home.com.