Dr. Edward Leon Robinson Jr

May 27, 1970 - March 31, 2021

You can attend virtually on Facebook live at www.facebook.com/mciverfh/ It is with great sadness that we announce... Dr. Edward Leon Robinson Jr., he passed suddenly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 03, 2021, at 11:00am, Broxton City Cemetery, Broxton, Georgia. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the family during their time of bereavement. Dr. Edward Leon Robinson, Jr. Edward Leon Robinson, Jr. was born in Highlands General Hospital in Sebring Florida on Wednesday, May 27, 1970 to Mary J. Grace and the late Edward L. Robinson, Sr. The eldest grandchild on both sides of his family, Edward was the apple of this family’s eye. He was reared in the great “village” tradition of our ancestors. His parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended family all played a pivotal role in molding him into the man he became. At an early age, he and his mother relocated from Florida to South Georgia – where his maternal family had been rooted for many generations. He was surrounded by love and learned of Christ at an early age. He was a life-long member of Mt. Olive A.M.E Church and developed an indelible love for God under the watchful eyes of its congregants and his family. Edward matriculated through the Coffee County school system and graduated from Broxton High School - Class of 1988. A lover of learning, he delved into collegiate studies, earning Bachelor of Art degrees in History and Sociology (double major) from Georgia State University in 1999. He received a Master of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of Utah, with major and minor field concentrations in American Studies, Literature, and African American History in 2003. He completed his formal academic pursuits by earning a doctorate degree in Cultural Studies from Claremont Graduate University with an emphasis on African American literature, history, and culture. The scripture says, “many are called, but few are chosen.” Without a doubt, God chose Edward Robinson, Jr. to be an educator. His family muses that he came out of the womb teaching. His siblings and cousins credit him for being their first teacher (in child’s play and real life). His favorite pastime as a youngster was to play school, and Edward always had to be the professor. Being the oldest grandchild in his family line, he knew there were others watching his every move and learning from what he said, what he did, and what he believed. So, he led in word and in deed. He exuded kindness, behaved manner ably, and studied with diligence. He carried himself with dignity and grace. He made his family so proud. It was no surprise that teaching was Edward’s chosen profession. He was destined to educate. He held several teaching positions over the course of his career. From 2004-2006, he was an instructor of liberal studies (children’s literature) at the University of La Verne in La Verne, California. From 2007-2009, he was an instructor of English for Institute of International Studies – Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok, Thailand. From 2011-2012, he taught African American History at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylar, California. In 2011, he also began lecturing for California State University Fullerton. In 2013, he started instructing students at California State University Dominguez Hills. He held the positions at California State University Fullerton & Dominguez Hills until his passing. At both of those institutions, he taught African American History, Africana Studies and Humanities, and African American Studies. His literary projects and scholarship included work on the eighteenth and nineteenth-century poets and writers from Lucy Terry, Phillis Wheatley, and Frederick Douglass. Edward was also actively working on his book manuscript, “Indignant Dignity: Black Lives Matter in Early Black Writing” for review at The University of North Carolina Press and his first novel The Prince of Dover’s Bluff. His research interests were the cultural practices that early Africans in America developed as survival strategies in their socio-political, economic, and literary development in the black Atlantic. Edward’s family believed in the mantra, “family over everything” before FOE became a thing. His maternal grandparents, Jessie and Julia Grace lived by the creed that families should in close relationship with one another. Because of this, Edward was a devoted son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Although he never gave birth, he was a father-figure/big brother to his nieces and nephews, cousins, and many of their friends. He was selfless when it came to those he loved. He could be depended on to be a sounding board and their biggest encourager. He was also liberal in honest critique and thoughtful advisement. Edward was everyone’s favorite cousin. He loved to laugh and have a good time. Edward absolutely adored being with his “tribe”: everyone from immediate kinships to extended cousins and friends. He was adventurous. He enjoyed traveling and trying new things. He was also an avid reader and writer. Edward lived life to the absolute fullest, without regrets. He was preceded in death by his father: Edward L. Robinson, Sr.; maternal grandparents: Jessie, Sr. and Julia Grace; uncles: Jessie Grace, Jr. and John Henry Grace; and aunt: Debra Robinson. After 49 years of love, laughter, and adventure, Dr. Edward Leon Robinson, Jr. took God by the hand and entered eternal reward on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. Although his wings were ready, the hearts of those who knew and loved him were not. Solace and joy will be embraced in every recollection of our beloved Edward. Those left to cherish her loving memory are – his mother: Mary J. Moffett (and companion, Milton Jackson) – Douglas, GA; siblings: Crystal Moffett James - Pike Road, AL, Dewayne Moffett (Kawana) – Douglas, GA, Shawn Robinson (Damita) – Baltimore, MD, Shaunt’a Medlin (Paul) – Stuart FL, Andre’ Robinson – Baltimore, MD, Dexter Jackson (Keisha), Lisa Jackson (Charlie), Mark Jackson, Margo Vann, Shikira Eddy, and Tony Anderson – all of Douglas, GA; paternal grandmother: Tommie Lee Fisher – Okeechobee, FL; nieces/nephews whom he adored as his children: Yasmine Moffett, Xzadrian Moffett, and Zora James; aunts/uncles: Jack Grace, Sr., Willie Mae Stewart, Bishop Michael Fisher, Sr., Terry Fisher, Georgia “Cookie” Cope (Jerry), Juanita Gant (Johnny), Nora Smith (Jerome), Faye Howard, and Michelle Fisher; and a host of dearly regarded great-uncles/great-aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. *Due to Statewide Ordinances please wear face mask and please remember to practice social distancing. Please bring your own chair. *