Obituary for David Lesley Robinson

David Lesley Robinson “Tiny” or “Big D”, 70, passed away January 28, 2022, at the Alhambra, IL Nursing and Rehab Facility surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, on February 19, 2022 at 10:00am. Graveside at Rose Hill Cemetery for inurnment will immediately follow. A Luncheon will be held at the Lamoni Community Center.

David is survived by his sons, David (Amy) Robinson of Greenville, IL, and Danny (Tamala) Hill of Pensacola, FL, his sister Marilyn (Mike) Carroll of Security, CO, with niece, Erin (Jon) Gilmore (Olivia and Jack) and sister Beverly Francis of Lamoni, IA, with nephew Tyler Francis, grandchildren Elizabeth (Spencer) Richter of Helena, MO, Colton Robinson of Greenville, IL, Hunter (Anyi Guardado) Robinson of New Market, IA, and Levi Robinson (Kylie Tipton) of Greenville, IL, along with great grandchildren, Cooper, Oliver, Myles and Melany. 

He was proceeded in death by his father, Rex Robinson and mother, Virginia Robinson.

David was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on October 27, 1951, where he set the record for longest baby. He was baptized into the RLDS Church and enjoyed being a Boy Scout and a member of his youth church group. As he grew older with lifelong friend, Ed Dunbar, he showed livestock as a 4H member before graduating in 1970. After graduation he moved to Omaha, NE, where he received his certification as an auto mechanic. He was married in 1977 where he gained a son, Danny, and later that year another son, David, was born. Tiny started his lifelong career of driving a truck hauling cattle. This career took him all over the country and had him move and settle in Colorado Springs, CO. James Callahan “Boomer” quickly became another great friend of David’s and shared many stories of traveling the country together. David enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, playing cards, gaming and spending time with friends and family. David moved to Clarinda, IA, in 1998 to be closer to his son, David, and his family. He later retired from driving and enjoyed talking with driving buddies and spending time with newfound gaming friends. David had a wonderful heart and would give anything to help anyone in need. His witty sense of humor and wonderful smile will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.