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Remembering Uncle Will Robbins Pioneer and Faithful Neighbor
A lengthy obituary from Bronte honors Joe Wilkins, known as Uncle Will Robbins, born 1858 in Hay County Texas. He married Nannie Stewart in 1877 and moved to Coke County in 1885, living on the same place for decades. Survived by seven of eleven children, twenty six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a brother. Interment in the local cemetery follows a church service with hymns, praise, and fond remembrances. The piece praises his pioneer spirit, moral stand, and lifelong dedication to community and faith, closing with prayers for peace and remembrance.
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Hay
Texas
Nannie Stewart
Coke County
Tom Green County
J. W. Robbins
Hankin
L. C. Robbins
Hayrick
Frank Robbins
Robert Lee
Mesdames
J. B. Perry
Lubbock
W. G. Cyesap
L. B. Bonner
Eureka
J. W. Labenske
Joe” Robbins
Bronte
Silent
Luther Carter
F. L. Hargis
I. J. Cartsinger
M. L. Beam
Clarence Pope
O. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Goodfellows Bible
First Baptist Church
Joe Wilkins