Charles Ray Robbins

Mr. Charles Ray Robbins of Union died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born in Salisbury, N.C. and was the oldest son of the late Buford Adam Robbins and Annie Laura Troutman Robbins. Mr. Robbins was devoted to his family, his Church, and his friends. He served as an Elder and taught Sunday school at First Presbyterian Church. He was an active member and served on the Board of Directors for the Union County Historical Society. A graduate of Furman University, he worked his entire career with Milliken & Company. Mr. Robbins was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve, serving 20 years and retiring with the rank of Commander. Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his wife, of 52 years, Mary Frances Moungrides Robbins; sister, Sarah Dixon and brother Stevan Robbins. Mr. Robbins is survived by his sons, Charles R. Robbins, Jr., and his wife, Melissa of Rock Hill, S.C., John N. Robbins and his wife, Lisa of Union; grandchildren, Caroline Wilson and her husband, Peter of Lowrys, S.C., 2LT Jacob Robbins of Union, William Robbins of Rock Hill, and Alexa Robbins of Union.; great-grandson, James Wilson; sister, Marguerite Phillips and brothers, David Robbins and Adam Robbins. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, August 14, at First Presbyterian Church in Union. Friends will be received in the church parlor from 2 to 4 p.m. A private burial will be following the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church-Memorial Fund, 101 W. South St., Union, SC or the Union County Historical Society, 127 W. Main St, Union, SC.