This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Billy Ray Robinson who was born in Handshoe, Kentucky on November 28, 1933  to Mae Robinson and went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2008 at the age of 74. We will remember him forever.   He married Linda Vanderpool on May 30, 1953 and had 4 kids, Barbara(Kirby)Bailey, Terry(Pat)Robinson, Rita(Bob)Dove,and BJ Robinson.  They also have 11 grandchildren, Stephanie(Tony)Jones, Melissa(Russel)Bivens, Billy Robinson, Craig(Stephanie)Riley, Jason Robinson, Ashley(Ryan)Steinmetz , Shannon(Bobby)Patton, Michael(Julia) Robinson, Bethany Dove, Tyler King, and Levi Beard, and 8 great grandchildren, Hannah Riley(who is our very special Angel in Heaven )Chad Bivens, Paiten Riley, Chase Patton, Parker Riley, Kenadee Bivens, Masyn Rager, Quinn Wicker and Jackson Steinmetz. He was the oldest of 4 sisters Wilma Cooper, Jackie Slone, Brinda Usry and Linda Fields.   

God saw that you were getting tired,
And a recovery was not to be.
So he put His arms around you
And whispered, "Come home with me."
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating:
A determined spirit is at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best

I'm Everywhere

Please don't mourn for me I'm still here,
though you don't see I'm right by your
side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay
My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart
I'll never wander out of your sight
I'm the brightest star on a summer night
I'll never be beyond your reach
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond
The clear cool water in a quiet pond
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine
When you start thinking there's no one to love you
You can talk to me through the Lord above you
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face
Just look for me, I'm everyplace...

 Papaw

We Can’t Tell You Papaw
How Many Tears We've Cried
Since The Day We Was Told
Our Precious Papaw Had Died
It Seems Impossible
Although We Know It’s True
Because Everything We See
Reminds Us Of You
We Still Hear Your Laughter
See The Smile On Your Face
We Would Have Lost Our Sanity
If Not For God’s Saving Grace
We Have To Close This Letter Now
But This Is Not Good-bye
For You Will Forever Walk Softly
In Our Heart And In Our Mind

In Loving Memory Of... Papaw Billy Robinson
Who Went To Heaven... March 22, 2008

Heaven's gate swung gently open,

The Master called softly, "Come,"

And you, dear one, took the Master's hand,

And your work on earth was done.

We'll never cease to miss you,

And shed many silent tears,

Because we cannot share with you

Our hopes, our joys, our fears.

But one day, in God's garden,

When the Master calls us to come.

You'll be at the gates with open arms

And say to us, "Welcome Home!:

 Imagine a world where no music was playing
And think of a church with nobody praying
Have you ever looked up at a sky with no blue?
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing
Or stood by a river where nothing was flowing
If you've seen a red rose unkissed by the dew
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Can you picture heaven with no angels singing
Or a quite Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you've seen a picture of me without you

Can you picture heaven with no angels singing
Or a quite Sunday morning with no church bells ringing
If you've watched as the heart of a child breaks in two
Then you've seen no picture of me without you
Then you've seen no picture of me without you

I found a penny today

laying on the ground.

But it's not just a penny,

this little coin I've found.



Found pennies come from heaven,

that's what my Grandpa told me.

He said Angels toss them down.

Oh, how I loved that story.



He said when an Angel misses you,

they toss a penny down;

Sometimes just to cheer you up,

to make a smile out of your frown.



So, don't pass by that penny

when you're feeling blue.

It may be a penny from heaven

that an Angel's tossed to you.

God didn't promise days without pain,

Laughter without sorrow,

Nor sun without rain,

But He did promise strength for the day,

Comfort for the tears,

In light for the way

All this time has come and gone since we last saw your face,but the fond and loving memories
could never be replaced.

Your loving smile and gentle ways, in everything you'd do. You were an angel from above; We thought the world of you.

But God seemed to have his own plans. He wanted you with him. He took you from our loving arms, Never to be seen again.

Our hearts were truly breaking, And many tears did flow. Just what it meant to loose you, No words could ever show.

We still come to visit you, Where a headstone bears your name. Our lives were changed forever, And will never be the same.

But we'll keep you in our memories, And in every waking thought. You're loved and cherished everyday, And will never be forgot!

" I'm Spending Christmas with Jesus this Year"

I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
with tiny lights like heaven stars
reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular
Please wipe away that that tear
For I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year

I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear
O', the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.

For I have no words to tell you
of the joy their voices bring
for it's beyond description
to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
but, through our memories so dear..
We're never far apart.

I can't tell you of the splendor
or the peace here in this place
Can you just imagine Christmas
with Our Savior.......face-to-face.

I'll ask him to light your spirit
As I tell him of your Love.
Then I'll pray for 'One another'
As you lift your eyes above.

So please let your heart be joyful
and let your spirit sing
for I'm spending Christmas in heaven
and I'm walking with the king.

I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS
WON’T BE KISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS
SNOW WILL FALL
FRIENDS WILL CALL
WHILE I’LL TRY TO SMILE THROUGH IT ALL
MY LOVE, MY DEAR, WITHOUT YOU HERE

I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS
AND ALL WE USED TO DO ON CHRISTMAS
AS I PRAY UP TO THE SKIES
TEARS WILL FILL MY EYES
CAUSE I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS

I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS
AND DREAMS THAT WE ONCE KNEW ON CHRISTMAS
AS YOUR STAR COMES SHINING THROUGH
I’LL WHISPER, “I LOVE YOU”
CAUSE I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS
YES, I’LL BE MISSING YOU ON CHRISTMAS

This Valentine is  not of the ordinary kind
Its still filled with love...and blessings inside
But ours has to be sent on the wings of love
You see its destination is the Heavens above

Its not being sent to our families so dear
For they are still with us each day of the year
Its being sent to our angel..who left earth so soon
Whos now in the Heavens with the stars and the moon

The message is the same as your Valentine
We love you...our sweet precious angel of ours
Our love is still deeper than the ocean is blue
And its sent with hugs and kisses...from us to you

We know you are with us each and every day
You listen as we talk to you...and hear what we say
We know you are in the best of care
But its so hard for us left on earth to bear

Happy Valentines Day Angel...we miss you so much
We know how many lives you have touched
You'll always be our angel...we love you with all our hearts
We know we will be together again..and then we will never part

So you see the meaning is still the same
The method of delivery is the only change
Ours must be sent by a little white dove
On the wings of love

Heaven's gate swung gently open,

The Master called softly, "Come,"

And you, dear one, took the Master's hand,

And your work on earth was done.

We'll never cease to miss you,

And shed many silent tears,

Because we cannot share with you

Our hopes, our joys, our fears.

But one day, in God's garden,

When the Master calls us to come.

You'll be at the gates with open arms

And say to us, "Welcome Home!



 

In tears we saw you sinking,

We watched you fade away. 

Our hearts were almost broken,

You fought so hard to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping,

So peacefully free from pain.

We could not wish you back dad

To suffer that again.