Ray Thomas Robinson

Ray Thomas Robinson, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, with his devoted wife of 55 years by his side.

Ray was born on May 8th, 1948, in the mountains of Jolo, West Virginia to the late Carl and Fannie (Vance) Robinson. He loved cars, Smith Mountain Lake, and he especially loved his girls. Ray married his love in Tazewell, VA on June 21st, 1969, and they travelled to Annapolis, MD for their honeymoon. Their first “meal” as a married couple was Reese cups, Wise cheese doodles and Coca-Colas from a vending machine. It has been their tradition since then to share their meal on every anniversary with each other.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his older brother, William D. Robinson; his baby brother, Toney N. Robinson; brother-in-law Ralph Waldron.

Ray is survived by his older sister, Verdie L. Waldron and sister-in-law, Reba Robinson.  He is also survived by his devoted and lifelong love, Laura Maxine (Beavers); and two daughters, Heather Tollar (Scott) and Angela Dalton (Steve). He was the proud “Paw Next Door” of grandson, Elias Bragg (Chloe); great-granddaughter, Ellie Beth; granddaughters, Autumn and Grace Bragg; and grandson, Addison Doss. He was also the proud bonus Paw of Logan Stallard (Robbie), Brynlee Dalton, and Mason Dalton. He was the uncle to 3 nieces; Debbie Dominguez, Tonya Roberts (Jeff), Anita Winebarger; and 3 nephews; Craig Robinson (Jessie), Kenneth Robinson (Mary) and Victor Waldron, as well as great-uncle to 12 nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of the traditional memorial service, the family will celebrate his life at a later date.

The family would like to invite family and friends to the Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1pm-4pm at the family home in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.