Kenneth L. Robbins
08-16-1945 to 07-01-2019
Linn County News
Published July 10, 2019
Kenneth L. Robbins, age 73, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at North Point in Paola, Kan. He was born on Aug. 16, 1945, in Rich Hill, Mo., the son of Clyde and Mary Susan Ritchie Robbins.
He married Hazel Fleming on June 17, 1971, in Cypress, Calif. She preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 2018.
He worked as a truck driver before retiring. Kenny enjoyed fishing, gardening, caring for his yard, and spending time with family and friends. Hazel and he hosted "Hazel's Revival" every Sunday. Fellowship, storytelling and coffee were had in abundance.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Delbert, Junior, Orville and Jimmy; and a great grandson, Holden.
Kenny is survived by two sons, Travis Robbins and Kenny Robbins and wife Debra; two daughters, Debbie Marmon and Ernie, and Krystle Carter and Kyle; a brother, Roy Robbins; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in La Cygne.
Contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P. O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
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