April 9 1934 November 24 2021
Obituary Mr. Gene Bailey Robbins passed away on November 24, 2021 at his home in Richmond, Kentucky. He was the husband of Janice Faye Adams Robbins. They shared 59 years of marriage together. Gene was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Homer and Bertha Goyne Robbins. He graduated from Owensboro High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. In addition Gene graduated from Coin Electronic School in Chicago, IL. He served is the U.S. Army for 2 years. Gene was the Chief Engineer of the Radio and Television Station at Eastern Kentucky University from 1965 to 1996. He designed and oversaw the construction of the building which is now known as the Perkins Building on the EKU Campus. He was an active member of The First Baptist Church, Richmond for 56 years and was a member of the Lamplighters Sunday School Class. He had also served as the director of sound and television at the church for 25 years. Gene was an avid HAM radio operator, which included calling the NET and speaking with people all over the world. Other than his parents, Gene was preceded in death by three sisters: Joyce Davis, Sharon Bean and Alice Johnson. Survivors include his wife Janice; three children: Esther Castle (Marty), David Robbins and Stephanie Kauer (Eric); two brothers: David Robbins and Allen Robbins; five grandchildren: Ashtin Bolden (Tim), Nicholas Castle, Noah Robbins, Samuel Kauer and Phillip Kauer; two great-grandchildren: Brayden Bolden and Addison Bolden as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home. A graveside service for the family will follow at 1:30 PM Monday in the Richmond Cemetery. The Lamplighters Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Plus. The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.cpcfh.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Gene Bailey Robbins, please visit our Tribute Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gene Bailey Robbins April 9 1934 November 24 2021.
Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Richmond, state: Kentucky