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Human Services. He had a deep passion for early childhood education. He was considered a forward thinker, as he believed in the intersectionality of math, science and history in the development of young minds. This ever-evolving concept resulted in the development of the Earl Richardson, Jr. Children’s Sci- ence Museum, located in El Paso TX. Richardson was wonderfully celebrated when awarded the designation of Grand Marshal for Region VI, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grand parade held in Downtown Dallas, held in celebration of the accomplishments of the Administration of Children and Families. Richardson retired from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2002. A Life Member, Richardson was a mem- ber of the Dallas (TX) Alumni Chapter. He was a member of the St. John Mis- sionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully as an ordained deacon and Trustee for nearly 40 years. He served in various ministries including the Bethle- hem Foundation, St. John Credit Union and the Sunday School Board. Other organizational affiliations included the National Association of Young Children, Children’s Defense Fund, N.A.A.C.P., and Dallas Chamber of Commerce- Children and Youth Advisory Commit- tee. Preceded in death by his parents, Brother Earl Richardson is survived by his wife Ruby (née Sims) Richardson, daughters Beverly Richardson (RJ) Moshay and Dr. Geri Richardson(Lee) Williams (Lee). As a doting “Papa,” he delighted in his three grandchildren including granddaughters Milan Simone Moshay and Sophia Beatrice Williams, and grandson Christian Earl Williams. His memory will also be cherished by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, fraternity brothers, and former colleagues.
programs. Due to a court order to start district-wide busing, the school district transferred Robinson to Jean Ribault Se- nior High School. While at Ribault Sr. High School, he served as head Junior Varsity football coach, assistant varsity football coach and head swimming coach. He led the Junior Varsity football team to a Division Championship and an All-County Championship while leading the swimming team to their first conference-swimming tournament. After several years of coaching, Rob- inson joined the administration and leadership teams at Fort Caroline Junior High, Douglas Anderson Junior High, J.E.B Stuart Junior High, and South- side Junior High. During his tenure as a school administrator, he earned his masters of education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Specialist in Education from Florida State University. He retired from Duval County Public Schools in June 1992. Robinson was one of the original 57 founders of Century National Bank, formed in 1976. Century National Bank was the first African American Bank in Northeast Florida. Barnett Bank, now part of Bank of America ® , subsequently purchased the bank. Robinson attended Woodlawn Presby- terian Church, where he was a faithful member for over 48 years. During his time at Woodlawn, he served on the trustee board and was a member of the Presbyterian Men Organization. A Life Member, Robinson joined the fraternity as a 1955 initiate of the Gamma Theta Chapter at Bethune- Cookman College and was a charter member of Epsilon Mu. He affiliated with the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chap- ter. He was also an active member of the Fla-Jax Club Inc. of Jacksonville, holding several positions throughout his membership. Brother Edward H. Robinson Jr. is survived by his wife of 59 beautiful years Vernell, two children Edward III (Sonja) (Jacksonville (FL) Alumni 1992)and Stacye Lewis, and six grandchildren (Ed- ward Robinson IV, Ashley Kemp, George
Edward H. Robinson, Jr. 1933–2020 Educator, Coach U.S. Army
Brother Edward Horace Robinson, Jr. entered the Chapter Invisible on June 30, 2020, at the age of 86. Edward Horace Robinson, Jr. was the second of
eight children of Edward Sr. and Viola (née Brown) Robinson. He was born on November 30, 1933, in Jacksonville, FL, where he received his early education at Oakland Elementary School. Robinson attended Matthew W. Gilbert Junior and Senior High School and was a member of Gilbert High School’s first graduat- ing class, graduating in January 1952. While in high school, he participated in many activities; however, his favorite was football. He was also on the track team and sang in the Glee club. Upon graduation from high school, he earned an athletic scholarship to play football at Florida Normal and Industrial Memorial College (now Florida Memorial Univer- sity), located in Miami Gardens, FL. In 1954, the football team named him co- captain and they won the South Eastern Athletic Conference Championship. Robinson graduated in May 1956 with a B.S. degree in education. After college, U.S. Army drafted Robin- son, where he served two years of active duty and two years in the reserve. While in the Army, he played football in the Special Services at Ft. Meade in Mary- land. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. Robinson attended Edward Waters College to obtain certification to teach Elementary Education and Health Education. He started his coaching career at James Weldon Johnson Junior High. He won the Duval County Public School’s first All-County Junior High Championship, which was a great accomplishment as this was the first integrated year of public school athletic
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