Phillip Robbins,

On Sunday, June 24th, 2012 with his family at his side, George Philip Robbins, age 87 of Calhoun, passed away at his residence after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Philip was born on September 12, 1924 in Gordon County, and grew up in the Resaca community. He graduated from Resaca High School in 1943. After graduation, he served in the Army Infantry from 1943 – 1945, receiving various commendations. After returning from the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Muril Williams. Philip is survived by his loving wife, Muril Williams Robbins; and six children and their spouses, Phil and Susan Davis Robbins; Vaughn and Sandra Shelton Robbins; Steve and Diane Whitfield Robbins; Rick and Terri Elrod Robbins, Jill Robbins Phipps and her husband Lynn Phipps, and Kirk and Valerie Spence Robbins, all of Calhoun. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Wimberly Comer of Birmingham, Alabama; Sarah Husser of Rome, Georgia; Rebekah Gilreath of Fairmount, Georgia; John Robbins, Matt Robbins, Whit Robbins, Nick Robbins, Tyler Robbins, Jacob Robbins, Ryan Morris, Spencer Robbins, and Ian Robbins, all of Calhoun; also, three great-grandchildren, Ella Beth Gilreath, Gorman Comer, and Helen Husser. He is also survived by one sibling, Edsel (Red) Robbins and his wife Mattie Sue Robbins; also various grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Robbins and Etta Pearl Causby Robbins; a brother, T.J. Robbins of Detroit, Michigan; and three sisters, Jewel Defoor of Calhoun, Opal Davis of Calhoun, and Vinnie Maude Cox of Chattanooga, TN. He was also preceded by his mother and father-in law, Lura May Thomas Williams and Lyman P. Williams. Most of Philip’s career was associated with the building and construction business. In the later part of his life, he also became involved in the carpet industry. Many will remember Philip for his love of sports, especially baseball. He was instrumental in the creation of the Calhoun Recreation Department in the early sixties, and was a permanent fixture at the ballparks for many years, coaching or watching his sons, and then his grandsons, play ball. Visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Monday, June 25th, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral services will be held from the Trinity Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 26th, at 11:00am, with Dr. Bert Vaughn officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Fain Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed and the guest book signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of funeral arrangements for George Philip Robbins, age 87 of Calhoun.

Phillip Robbins,

September 12, 1924 - June 24, 2012