With his family by his side, David Robinson, 64, passed away in the comfort of his Washington residence during the afternoon of September 24, 2025. He was born in Washington on December 10, 1960, the son of Richard and Phyllis (Trowbridge) Robinson. On April 27, 1980, he married Susan (Chestnut) Robinson. For the next forty-five years, David and Susan created a loving home for themselves and their children.
David was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School. He worked at Hoover Precision Steel Ball Company until they closed in 2001. He later worked for the City of Washington Wastewater Department until 2007. A true outdoorsman, David worked throughout his life as farmhand for many local farmers; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming. David was a NASCAR enthusiast, and was an avid fan of #24, Jeff Gordon. Known to be a devoted family man, David was happiest when he was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Those who now cherish their memories of David include his wife, Susan Robinson; his children: Mason (Angie) Robinson, Jason (Amber Earles) Robinson, Alisha (Patrick) Riker, and James (Brianna) Robinson. David was blessed with nine grandchildren: Sydney Dunbar, Payton Robinson, Gracy Robinson, Lydia Earles, Corbin Earles, Gwen Riker, Grady Riker, Marleigh Robinson and Easton Robinson. He leaves four siblings: Joyce Einikis, Richard (Sandy) Robinson, Jr., Janet (Alan) Chestnut and Jean (Bentley) Rider; as well as several nieces and nephews. Additionally, David leaves brothers-in-law, Phil (Laverne Pierson) Chestnut, Gary (Angie Dillon) Chestnut and Richard (Linda) Chestnut.
During his lifetime, David mourned the passing of his parents, Richard and Phyllis Robinson; brother, Roger Robinson; sisters-in-law, Kathy Robinson and Gayle Chestnut; and brother-in-law, Alex Einikis.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s memory to the Gentiva Hospice, 3745 US-231, #150, Jasper, Indiana 47546. Envelopes will be available at the visitation and funeral services.
Visitation for David Robinson will be 4:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana.
Funeral services for David Robinson will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, September 29, 2025, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary. Pastor Terry Fletcher will officiate. Burial will be in the Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with David Robinson’s arrangements.
