Basil W. Robison's Obituary
Basil Woodring Robison, age 97, of Tavares passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born April 2, 1919 in Port Matilda, PA, Center County, to John and Gertrude Woodring Robison. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and served in the 77th Infantry in the South Pacific, including Guam and Okinawa. On October 27, 1945 he received the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He then worked for Quaker State Oil Co. in the purchasing department, where he retired after 23 years. He married the late Velma Rose in Corning, NY in October 1942. They had two children, a son, Ted (deceased) and his wife, Kathy of Columbus, GA, and a daughter, Patty Reed, and her husband, John of Tavares, FL and Oil City, PA. He also has three grandchildren, Beth Valacqua of CA, Jason Reed of PA, and Bradleigh Uthe, and her husband, Peter of NC. He has 4 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Reed, Cole Reed, Katelyn Tooker and Ryan Reed. He married Jane Welms on June 25, 1988, who preceded him in death, and is survived by a step-daughter, Debbie Myers and her husband, James of Cochranton, PA. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, William, Andrew, Kenneth, and Harry. He is survived by a brother, John and his wife, Jane of Bellefonte, PA. Basil’s main hobby was golf. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:00AM at the First United Methodist Church of Tavares. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Tavares. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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