Earl H. Robinson Jr.

Earl H. Robinson, Jr., 83, of Enon, Ohio passed away at home Saturday, April 16, 2022. The family takes great comfort in knowing he was called home to be with the Lord. He was born October 14, 1938, in Ft. Edward, New York to the late Earl and Helen (Haviland) Robinson, Sr. As a lifelong member of many churches and most recently a member of Southgate Baptist Church, Earl was always an active servant of God. He was a graduate of Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture where he received his B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture in 1961. He was the Founder of Meadow View Growers in New Carlisle after many years in the horticultural industry. Earl never knew a stranger and impacted many in his community, church, family, industry, and even around the world. He loved life, ran his race well, finished strong and always looked forward to his Heavenly home. His selfless spirit, generosity, wisdom, creativity, determination and boundless energy endeared him to others wherever he went. He could fix anything and he used that ability in service to others. Earl’s leadership & vision enabled Meadow View Growers to become a destination garden center, respected in the industry and community, ultimately garnering the Clark County Best Small Retailer Award. He worked tirelessly alongside colleagues and employees where he was respected as tough but always fair. He served in numerous capacities in many organizations throughout his life. Earl served in a multitude of professional, community and Christian organizations over the course of his lifetime most recently including Ohio Florists Association, Cincinnati Flower Growers Association, Holly Society of America, Hollandia Gardens Association, Western Clark County Business Coalition, New Carlisle Chamber of Commerce, Special Friends, Kids Hope USA, Gideons International, Vision Trust International, Tecumseh FFA, and Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy. Earl’s legacy will be one of not only a great businessman, but moreover a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and great grandfather and a wonderful human being. Earl is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Susan (Black) Robinson, six children; Anne (Brian) Roberts of Centerville, Earl Scott Robinson (Lisa Neace) of New Carlisle, Colleen (James) Johnson of Washington Court House, Brenda Jean Quisenberry of Springfield, Deborah (Joe) Polley of Miamisburg, and Laurie (David) Rhodes of Miamisburg, his sister, Jo Ann (Ray) Brooks, eighteen grandchildren, Heather (Sean) Hurley; Haley Roberts (Tyler Hart); Earl Scott Robinson, Jr.; Taylor Robinson; Taylor (Zach) Skerl; Rob Roundhouse; Joseph Roundhouse; Jeremy Bentley; Brandon Johnson; Ashley (Chip) Neilson; Holley Quisenberry; Colin Scully; Logan Scully; Claire Scully; Matthew Rhodes; Melissa Rhodes; Morgan Rhodes (Michael Wagner); Mark Rhodes (Chelsea Higgins), six great-grandchildren, Braelynn Hurley; Carrick Hurley; Jayda Neilson; Max Neilson; Miles Neilson; Mason Rhodes and numerous extended family and cherished friends. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ralph Daniel Robinson, and his sister, Lucinda Cole-DuPont. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 4-7pm at Southgate Baptist Church, 2111 S. Center Blvd., Springfield, OH 45506. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted immediately following with Pastor Brian Solomon officiating. The service will be live streamed at this link: https://youtu.be/PneEuAbRML8 Private burial will follow at a later date at the family’s discretion at Enon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southgate Baptist Church, Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or Hollandia Gardens Association, P.O. Box 235, Springfield, OH 45501. Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, is assisting Earl’s family with his final wishes. www.adkinsfunerals.com

Earl H. Robinson Jr.

October 14, 1938 - April 16, 2022