Mr. Lawrence Franklin "J B" Robinson, age 79, of Menlo, GA, died Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Robinson was born March 22, 1930 in Walker County, GA, the son of the late Lawrence Robinson and Willie Mae Baker Robinson. He was retired from Roper Corporation. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6688 and the American Legion Post 129. Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Broyles Robinson; and a brother, Arlie Robinson.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis F. and Aileen Robinson, step-daughter and husband, Marie and Ricky Cavin; brothers, Leonard Robinson, Charlie Robinson, Ralph Robinson, and Perry (Wendy) Robinson; sisters, Betty Henderson, Bonnie Lou Jenkins, Eller Mae Franklin; sister-in-law, Sarah Robinson; grandchild; Joseph D. Robinson, 5 Step-Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Steve Spears and Rev. Billy Wright officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Tutton, Billy Brown, Herb Skelton, Sewell Cash, Carl Maorrison, and Marcellus Yancey.

Mr. Robinson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, September 29, 2009.