Grady Lee Robinson, Sr.

Grady Lee Robinson, Sr., was called to sweet rest on August 31, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Alcorn, Mississippi to the late Modene and Arnie Robinson. At the age of 3, Grady’s family moved to Ohio, and eventually settling in Massillon. He is a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He then had his sights set on entering the military.

In 1958 he entered the Navy and remained there until 1962. After an honorable discharge, Grady felt the need to continue to serve his country and then enlisted with the Airforce from 1963 to 1965. He also actively served the Lord, becoming an Elder of the church. His church home was True Church House of Prayer in Massillon where he dedicated service to God, his family, and the community.

Grady was married to and had five children with Mary Smith Robinson

Grady is preceded in death by his parents Modene and Arnie Robinson, brothers Curtis Edward Robinson, Lenward Robinson, Arnel Robinson, sister Mary L Harbin (Earl), son Grady Robinson, Jr., and daughter Rachel Robinson Monroe.

He is survived by his brother Jesse Ray (Betty) Robinson, sister Anne Robinson-Henderson, daughters Tami A. Guyton, Daryl L. Robinson, Traci Robinson Bell, Mia Moody, Kelly Williams, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.