Gary Lee Robinson, 84, of Lebanon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born May 7, 1942, in Springfield, Minnesota to Maurice and Mildred (Gilland) Robinson.
On September 7, 1963, he was united in marriage to Betty Louise Jacobs.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
At one time Gary worked for Commerce Bank and later started Robinson and Son Siding, now Freedom Homecrafters. He also worked on motorcycles for people. He sang with various men’s groups over the years and loved Christian music.
Gary loved the Lord and spent the last 57 years serving in many capacities at Highland Park Church of God. He was known as “Gary the Whistler’’ by those who knew him. He enjoyed doing whistling concerts for nursing homes.
He is survived by his wife Betty of the home. Gary is also survived by a daughter, Dana Ming and husband Philip of Lebanon; and a son, Darin Robinson and wife Ashley of Lebanon; brothers, Don Robinson and wife Jeanetta of Indiana, James Robinson and wife Sandi of Lebanon; a sister, Mali Stafford and husband Kyle of Springfield; and a brother, Keven Robinson and wife Stephanie of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren include Christopher Lineberger and wife Amanda, Cori and husband Christian Clamme, McKenna and husband Dylan Jones, Colton Robinson and significant other Eleina, April Lambert and husband Tristan, Joshua Ming, Allie Tipton, and Keaton Rutledge; great-grandchildren include Mason and Miles Lineberger, Kaybren, Kimbree, and Kelissa Clamme, Dallas and Madelyn Jones, Liam and Daxton Lambert, and an expected one; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services for Gary Robinson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel with Pastor Sam Simmonds and Pastor Cecil Peppers officiating. There is no scheduled visitation. His wishes were to be cremated following the funeral service.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time, also on Saturday, October 31, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in remembrance of Gary have been suggested to Highland Park Church of God. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
