Kenneth "Ken" Roscoe Robbins, Sr.

Kenneth “Ken” Roscoe Robbins, Sr.

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Kenneth “Ken” Roscoe Robbins Sr., 85, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born on Sunday, December 6, 1925 in Hazelton the son of the late Theodore Roscoe and Elsie May (Manning) Robbins. Ken married his sweet heart, Laura E. (Leitzel) Robbins, on June 27, 1947.

Ken was a proud Navy Veteran who served in WWII and a long-time Naval Reservist. He served 18 months in both Bainbridge, Maryland and Kiska Alaska. Ken was awarded the: Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation, Asiatic Pacific Star, American Area.

Ken was a retired carpenter who, along with his sons, built two of his family member’s homes. Ken was a private pilot who enjoyed the excitement of flying acrobatic bi-planes. He loved ice and roller skating as well as riding his Harley.

Ken was dedicated to helping others and to spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was the miniature golf and Chuck-E-Cheese grandfather and he spend a tremendous amount of time caring for his grandchildren through the years. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Ken’s survivors include his loving wife of 64 years: Laura E. (Leitzel) Robbins; his daughter: Kenda Carrier and her husband David of Bristol TN; his four sons: Kenneth Robbins Jr and his wife Crista of York Springs, Keith Robbins and his wife Barbara of Dover, Kevin Robbins and his wife Karen of Camp Hill, Kerry Robbins and his wife Melissa of Dover; nine grandsons; five granddaughters; twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Among those preceding Ken in death are his brother: Theodore Eugene Robbins and his sister: Edith Pauline Baylor.

All are welcome to join Ken’s family at his viewing on Friday, September 23 2011, from 1:00 to 2:00 at Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, (717) 766-3421, www.Myers-Buhrig.com . A graveside service and burial will immediately follow in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens in Carlisle where military honors will be presented by the Cumberland County Honor Guard.

Honored to be pallbearers are: Kenneth Robbins III, Matthew Robbins, Keith Robbins Jr, Kerry Robbins, Kyle Robbins and Eric Robbins.

Ken’s family has entrusted his care to Myers–Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , (717) 766-3421, www.Myers-Buhrig.com . Please share your memories and photos of Ken and offer your condolences at www.SharingSpecialMemories.com or www.Myers-Buhrig.com .