Rev. Ronald C. Robinson, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehab in Waldron.
He was born June 13, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Effie (Watkins) Robinson. On August 31, 1957, he married his wife of 67 years, Norma Maddox, and she survives.
In addition to Norma, Ron is survived by his son, Michael Robinson and wife, Carol, of Fairland; daughters, Melissa Bryan and husband, Richard, and Jennifer Robinson, both of Shelbyville; brother, Gary Robinson and wife, Melanie, of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Eric Robinson, Jess Mullins and wife, Megan, Ariel Siler and husband, Zech, Katelyn Wichman and husband, Nick, Benjamin Bryan and wife, Paige, and Bethany Bryan; great-grandchildren, Sadie Siler, Benson Bryan, Lincoln Bryan, Beckham Siler and Maximus Wichman; and niece, Rhonda Dallas and husband, Patrick, of Hamilton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In 1954, Ron graduated from Hamilton High School in Ohio. He obtained his bachelor’s degree through studying at Miami University and Indiana Central College. Ron completed his seminary training at Indiana Christian University, where he taught classes after obtaining his degree.
Ron ministered to the congregations at Overpeck Missionary Church from 1959 to 1965; Mount Pisgah Baptist Church from 1965 to 1975; and at Pleasant View Baptist Church from 1975 until retiring in 2000. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Ron was very devoted to his flock and made it his number one priority to tend to “his flock”.
Ron was also a member of the Shelby County Ministerial Association and American Baptist Church’s Pastor Association.
He enjoyed going fishing, playing tennis and Ron adored having a camera and taking pictures.
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 12442 Southeastern Avenue, Acton, IN 46259.
Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the church, with his son, Michael Robinson officiating.
Interment will be at Pleasant View Baptist Cemetery.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church.
