Carlton Eugene Robinson

Carlton Eugene Robinson Sr. began his earthly life on March 31, 1925 in Terryville, Texas. He was the ninth of ten children born to the union of Jesse Robinson and Lillie M. Goodson Robinson. On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Carlton joined the Heavenly chorus to praise the Heavenly Father in eternity with a smile on his face when he heard his master say: “Well done my good and faithful servant”. 

His inspirational life of love for family preservation began at the tender age of six years when an opportunity to help his family was offered to him by an area schoolteacher (who had two young children and an ill husband), when she requested that he stay five days a week in their home in order to provide she and her family the ability to travel to and from the schoolhouse in DeWitt County. Carlton’s “job” was to make ready the horse and buggy every morning to transport them all to school and then upon their return each evening, he put up the horse and buggy. In exchange, she provided his family with bags of groceries every Friday evening which required the assistance of two of his older brothers to help him carry them through the woods to their humble dwelling. Also, when Carlton was drafted and serving in the Army, he mailed his monthly paycheck (along with other monies he earned) back home to his mother to help pay his brother’s tuition to Prairie View A&M University. 

From an early age Carlton was endowed with the propensity to honor others and was jubilant in celebrating their accomplishments and their work ethics, especially when they related to family and education. He attended elementary and secondary schools in DeWitt County and started high school at Asberry High School in Yoakum, Texas. He then moved to San Antonio with his mother and three brothers and attended Phyllis Wheatley High School where he played on the football team, along with working evenings and weekends to help support the family. It was at Wheatley High School that Carlton met the love of his life: Margaret Jean Johnson. After his tour of duty was served in the Army, he returned to Texas in 1946. He and Margaret were then united in holy matrimony on June 26, 1946. He was just 21 years of age, and she had just celebrated her 18th birthday. Margaret left college to marry her love and Carlton (after promising her mother that he would see to it that she would) made sure she completed her college education. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from 

Our Lady of the Lake University. Carlton and Margaret were blessed with three children: Carlyn June, Marsha Jo, and Carlton Jr. 

He was a member of West End Baptist Church (where he and Margaret were married), Mount Zion First Baptist Church, and Second Baptist Church, where as a Deacon he labored in the fields and praised the Lord—always praising the Lord. 

Carlton Eugene Robinson Sr. was also a trailblazer. He was the first man of color employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company who was placed on a San Antonio team of technicians who were sent to Houston to do the Central Office wiring for internet service for the entire downtown area. He was an exemplary example of what and how much a person can achieve with selfless goals and hard work. 

Carlton was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Lillie Robinson, his six beloved sisters, Jesse Mae Johnson Minor, Jewel Hurd Brothers, Eulalia Lillian Russell, Eunice Lighteard, Susie B. Norman, and Dorothy June Robinson, his three brothers, Kelly Dock Robinson, Curtis Emerson Robinson, and Montcalm Robinson, and his great-grandson, Damor Montrice Williams. He has now joined the love of his life, Margaret Jean Johnson, to whom he was married for 68 years, 9 months, and 9 days. 

Family members he leaves to cherish his life and legacy are his three children: Carlyn Dubar, Marsha Littlefield, and Carlton Robinson Jr.; two loving sisters-in-law: Sallye Smith and Betty Williams; a resilient, advocating niece and caregiver: Linda Jewel Russell; six grandchildren: Derrick Robinson, Sr., Jamar Robinson, Thomas Dubar, Colleen Littlefield, Jessica Littlefield, and Karista Robinson; nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Additionally, he leaves his loving and trusted caregiver and friend: Conald Berard Hill, who cared for his every need one day at a time for six and a half years. Conald was with him at the very end holding his hand as he went to his celestial homegoing. 

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 2 Timothy 4:7-9 (KJV)