Deacon LeRoy Robinson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Deacon LeRoy Robinson Jr., 81, Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life January 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at PinnacleHealth Harrisburg Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Robinson Sr. and Jennie (Johnson) Robinson; his first wife and mother of his 4 children, Cathleen O. (Cox) Robinson. A graduate of Steelton High School, Class of 1954, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Millersville State Teachers College (1959). His career path included teaching in the Harrisburg School District, Public Relations Manager for Bell Telephone Company, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Harrisburg Housing Authority. He had a community spirit without boundaries, and he showed his support by being active in the Harrisburg Area for over 50 years. He was a former City Council Member and served on numerous boards to include Urban League of Harrisburg, Hamilton Health Center, Harrisburg Hospital, Family and Children Services of Harrisburg, Greater Harrisburg Foundation, Camp Curtin YMCA and many more. He loved his church, family, friends and community. An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Steel-High Rollers, Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State University. As a longtime, faithful member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, he served with the Deacon Ministry (several tenures as Chairman), Church Council (several tenures as President), Hospitality Ministry and in numerous other capacities. Deacon Robinson leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Beverly Chase-Robinson; his 4 children, Pamela Thompson, LeRoy Robinson III, Mark D. Robinson, Beth Ann Robinson; 3 stepdaughters, Maria Gaskin, Christina Chase-Pettis, Lisa Chase-Craig; his brother, Edward Robinson; sister, Delores McArthur; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. His life will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 7th, at The First Baptist Church of Steelton, 1850 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg, with viewing/visitation 10-11 a.m. Interment will be at William Howard Day Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Wallace Funeral Directors. wallacefd.com

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Deacon LeRoy Robinson Jr.

August 27, 1935 - January 1, 2017