Contributions to the tribute of Grady Lee Robinson

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Jim Labanosky posted a condolence

Thursday, November 21, 2024

I first me Grady when I was 10 years old and he was dating my sister. I don't recall her having any other boyfriends, so she must have liked what she saw because they were married later that year. I grew up in Granite City, Illinois, and I have many fond memories of our visits to Doniphan to see Grady and JoAnn. Grady gave me my first pocket knife. He took me horseback riding, and we went fishing on the Current River in his enormous wooden john boat. Several nights, he also let me tag along with some of his buddies to go coon hunting. This activity was not what I expected. No firearms were involved. Instead, they built a campfire, put the Grand Ole Opry on the radio, cracked some beer, and let their dogs out to listen to them run. One memorable occasion were getting ready to go back home and Grady tossed me the keys to his ancient pickup truck. He said "Here, you drive." I was 14 years old and had never driven a car. Somehow we made it safely home without ending up in a ditch on that winding gravel. So, Grady also gave me my first driving lesson. Now, 60 plus years later I offer these observations about my brother-in-law: He loved my sister, his many friends and family, and the many different animals he cared for over the years. He especially loved all children, and many still regard him as their surrogate grandpa. He was a unique person, and my life was made richer for having known him. I will miss him very much.

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Glenna Robinson Robinett posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

So many memories I have when we were kids. As the song says there will be one more Ole dusty saddle hanging on the wall with lots of memories and lots of miles sitting in it. It can hang up like Dad's. You spent lots of days and nights in that saddle in all kinds of weather taking care of livestock. We spent lots of times together when we were growing up because it was different than kids now. No video games or telephones just our horses most of the time to keep us entertained and it was worth every minute. I wouldn't change a thing. Wish we could get on Star and Dolly and go for one more ride together. Love you so much brother.