James David Robinson, 90, Silvis, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home. Funeral services are 10 AM Wednesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Visitation is 4-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to The Alzheimer's Association. James was born on April 2, 1925 in McDonough County, IL, the son of Perry and Julia (Logan) Robinson. He married Jane Lawyer on September 12, 1953 in East Moline. James had worked for John Deere Spreader Works and served as vice president of the UAW 79. He transferred to the John Deere Distribution Warehouse and served as president of the UAW 79 for 12 years. He had also worked for HC Duke and Son for a few years. Mr. Robinson served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He and Jane loved to travel and had visited 49 of the 50 United states and visited many places abroad. In his early years he was an exceptional baseball player and was proud of his Gin Ridge team. James had a green thumb, and enjoyed working in the garden and with flowers. Survivors include his wife of nearly 62 years, Jane, sons, Bill (Sharon) Robinson, Macomb, and Jay A. Robinson, Las Vegas, NV, grandchildren, Tammy Robinson, Angie Louden and Ryan Robinson, and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Clinton, Arthur, Leslie and Mabel.

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