James “Randy” Randall Robinson, 73, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on August 22, 2024 in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. He was born November 10, 1950 in Jefferson County, Illinois Norma J. Marcum. Randy married Barbara Jean Robinson on December 9, 2002 in Bonnie, Illinois.

In addition to his beloved wife of nearly twenty-two years, Randy is survived by his son, Ryan Robinson and wife, Amy of Mount Vernon; stepdaughter, Angie Owens Smith and husband, Mike of Sesser, Illinois; brothers, Jeff Easley and wife, Shannon of Aurora, Illinois and Mark Easley and wife, Paula of Mount Vernon; sister, Terry Clarke and husband, Greg of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, Randy was preceded in death by his step father, Theodore Easley.

Mr. Robinson proudly served his country in the United States Marines from 1968 – 1971. He retired from Big Muddy Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer.Randy attended Logan Street Baptist Church and was of the Christian faith. He was a member of American Legion Post #141.

A Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am with Brother Alan Smith officiating. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #141. Memorials may be made in Randy’s honor to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital or Jefferson County Animal Shelter.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.