Dewitt Robinson Jr Obituary (1946 - 2017)

Dewitt Robinson Jr. 1946-2017 On August 10, 2017 our loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, confident and friend made a peaceful transition from his life on earth to life everlasting. Dewitt Robinson Jr. was born October 22, 1946 to Arveal Jones and Dewitt Robinson Sr. in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1965. There he played football and had the longest distance for shot put. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. Soon after serving his country he became employed as an Locomotive Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad on July 5, 1963 and retired in 2004. He married his soul mate and love of his life Doris Ann Waiters in 2009. He enjoyed spending time with family and sharing life stories. He loved watching sports, movies and listening to jazz and blues. He leaves to celebrate his life, his greatest accomplishments and contributions to the world. His leaves behind his children Stanley (Christina Garner) Robinson, Shalene (Aundre Jones) Robinson, Lisa (Paul) Bell, Brandunn Waiters, Anthony Stephens and Janette Steward. He was also a father figure to many others. He also leaves behind two sisters Marjorie Lena Robinson of Inglewood, California and Allie Deniece (Robert) Richardson of Victorville, California. Brother-in-law Jackein Gaskins Sr. of Ogden, Utah. He has a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends whom dearly loved him. He was proceeded in death by his parents and three sisters: Norma Lee High, Joyetta Robinson and ArNeal Gaskins. We love and miss you Junebug. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Second Baptist Church, 227 27th Street, Ogden. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 3:45 pm at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationSecond Baptist Church 227 27th Street Ogden, UT 84401 August 19, 2017 3:45 AM - 4:00 AM ServiceSecond Baptist Church 227 27th Street Ogden, UT 84401 August 19, 2017 4:00 PM