Charles Monroe Robinson

Charles Monroe Robinson (87) of Garden City, Michigan passed away peacefully, with his beloved four children by his side, on May 23, 2022. He was not sad for he knew his family was strong and he would be reuniting with the love of his life again, Marg. Charles Monroe Robinson was fondly known by friends and family as “Monroe” or “Roe”. Others knew him as “Charlie”. Monroe was born to Stella and Eugene Robinson on July 1, 1934, in Kenvir, Kentucky. He grew up in a small coal miner’s town on Black Mountain. He was the second youngest of 10 children: Tommy, Hazel, Tootsie, Ellen, Bill, Pat, Margret, Joe and Julie Jane. It was in Evarts, Kentucky that he met the love of his life, Margaret “Marg” Harris. They fell in love and married on March 24, 1952. In pursuit of a better life, he and his bride left Kentucky and came to Michigan for a promise of better job. They settled in Detroit in 1952. He accepted a job at General Motors. He spent over 35 years at General Motors. He was proud of his work and proud of his service to the UAW Local 735 and fellow UAW members. Monroe loved his family with all his heart; his four children Ginger Robinson Gotham, Charles “Chris” Robinson, Tracy (Mandi) Robinson and Melissa “Missy” (George) Roby. He adored all his grandchildren and great grandchildren and beloved nephew Matthew “Matt” Strong (child Carson). He had 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren: Frank (Andrea) Gotham (children Aiden, Conner and Jaxon); Stacey Robinson (child Maverick); Andy (Darlene) Robinson (child Isaac); Travis (Carrie) Robinson (children Elliot and Emmitt); Amanda (Rich) Liebau (children Alyssa, Brooke and Jaxson); Joshua Roby; Kallie (Nate) Reif; Zachary Robinson; Tyler Robinson; Samantha Roby; Chelsea Robinson and Emma Robinson. Monroe is preceded in death by his one true love, Margaret “Marg” Robinson, his loving mother, Stella Robinson and father Eugene Robinson. As well as by his nine siblings. Saying good-bye is so final, so we will say “we will see you again in heaven”. We are comforted in knowing that he is now with Marg, his forever true love. Visitation and Funeral Information – Harris Funeral Home 31551 Ford Road Garden City, Michigan 48315 Visitation – Thursday May 26th 1pm – 9pm Funeral – Friday May 27th 1pm Procession and burial to immediately follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery – 34224 Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135