On the early evening of Sunday, May 10th, 2026, Mike Robinson passed away peacefully at the Huntsville Memorial Hospital.

Michael Claude Robinson was born on January 17, 1950, in Huntsville, Texas, the second of three children. Mike lived his early years in the home of his grandparents, Henderson Yoakum and Mary Alla (Gibbs) Robinson, located at the corner of Sam Houston Avenue and 10th Street, where the CLC of the First United Methodist Church now stands.

A native son of Huntsville, Mike attended the Huntsville public schools. He was a graduate of Huntsville High School, the class of 1968. He attended Southern Methodist University and remained a loyal alumnus of his beloved alma mater.

He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville and sang in the choir for many years. Mike had a deep Faith and a kind word for everyone.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Herndon Yoakum and Edna Ray Robinson; by his older brother, Herndon Yoakum Robinson, Jr.; and by his younger sister, Sandford "Sandy" Gibbs Robinson.

He is survived by many devoted friends, including Tami and Bruce Scruggs and Krissi Butler. Mike is also survived by many family members, including cousins Mac Woodward, Jr., Bill Woodward, Mark Woodward, Mary Lee (Woodward) Douglas, Frances (Robinson) Snipes, and Florine (Robinson) Klussmann.

A Graveside Service to honor Mike's legacy will be held on Friday, May 22nd, at 10:30 a.m., at the historic Oakwood Cemetery of Huntsville.

The Heritage Oak Funeral Home of Huntsville is handling the arrangements.

"Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." ---John 5:24