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Obituary:
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Major General Hugh Robinson (ret), age 78, passed away at
his home in Desoto, Texas on March 1, 2010.
He
was born August 4, 1932 in Washington, D.C. He was a
graduate of the United States Military Academy at West
Point. Hugh also earned a Master’s Degree in Civil
Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He
served in the United States Army from 1954-83. Among his
many awards he received the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.
He also served as personal military aide to President Lyndon
Johnson. After retirement he served in a variety of
executive positions with numerous corporations in the area
and also served on the Board of Directors of many others.
Hugh is survived by his bride of twelve years, Paula
Raymond-Robinson and his stepchildren by that marriage
Clifton Tisdale-Brown, Marquel Russell and Chelsie Raymond.
Hugh is also survived by his former wife Matilda Robinson
and by their daughter from that marriage, Mia Lane,
granddaughter Indya Lane and grandson Omar Spence. Hugh was
predeceased by his deceased wife Paula McLure-Robinson.
Funeral services will be held on March 6, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. at the Potter’s House, 6777 W. Kiest Blvd, Dallas,
Texas 75236. Interment will be at Arlington National
Cemetery at a later date.
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