Jimmy Dean Robinson Sr.

Jimmy Dean Robinson, Sr., 89, of Sandersville entered his heavenly home on December 31, 2025. Jim was born May 14 1936 to Lucy Mae Patrick Robinson and Curtis Caldwell Robinson in southern Jasper County, Mississippi, moving to Sandersville at an early age. Jim was a graduate of Sandersville High School, Jones County Junior College, and Mississippi State University with a B.S. degree in education. After graduation, he taught one year at Sandersville where most of his students were neighbors and friends. His brother and sister were among his students. After a five year employment at Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company in Natchez, MS, the family returned to Sandersville. Jim was employed by Sanderson Farms, Inc., of Laurel, MS, in 1968. He went on to become plant manager at Sanderson’s Hazelhurst facility and then coordinator of Safety & Environmental Protection, retiring in 2000. Some of Jim’s closest friendships were developed during his 30 plus years at Sanderson Farms. Jim served in the Mississippi Army National Guard, attaining the rank of Sgt. E6 with an honorable discharge in 1964. Jim authored two books related to Sandersville history and his early years. He also holds a U.S. patent for poultry processing equipment. Jim came to faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and was a faithful member and long-time deacon at Sandersville Baptist Church. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucy Mae Robinson, and sons Jimmy Dean Robinson, Jr., and Steven Wade Robinson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Mary Lucille Windham Robinson; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Kim Robinson; brother CG “Jerry” Robinson (Candy); sister Anna Robinson Evans (James T.); grandchildren Sarah Robinson Welch (John), Kala Robinson (Storm), Alice Robinson McCullough (Eric), and Brandon Robinson; great-grandsons Luke Speed, Lane Speed, Mack Welch, and Declan Welch; and daughters-in-law Rita Maggiore and Tammy Robinson. Visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Sandersville Baptist Church followed by service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Sandersville Cemetery. Rev. Hubert (Bud) Swindall and Bro. James Ray Herrington will conduct the service with Gloria Ladner as pianist. Special thanks to Michael Collins, FNP, Shannon Hoffman, FNP, and the staff at East Jones Clinic; also to caregivers in Jim’s last days--Ms. Dorothy Byers, Ms. Dottie Archer, Ms. Pearl Jones, Ms. Dianna McCormick, and Ms. Eve Rowell, as well as Jase and Brad of Arden Hospice. To sign or view the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Jimmy Dean Robinson Sr.

May 14, 1936 - December 31, 2025