Friends, family and co-workers gathered Friday at Anderson Street Chapel to remember the life of a man they called "Mr. Robbie," a logistics management specialist at Fort Jackson who died Dec. 12 at the age of 65.
Arthur E. Robbins was born in Philadelphia in 1951 and served for more than 20 years on the Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 supply technician. During his career, Robbins was stationed in South Korea and multiple stateside installations. After retiring, he continued to serve as a civil service employee, primarily in South Korea where he lived with his wife, AeJa.
Robbins arrived at Fort Jackson when he was named logistics management specialist for the U.S. Army Training Center, G4. Friday afternoon, his co-workers took the chapel lectern to share their memories of the man.
"He was a dresser and he was proud about it," said Lt. Col. Nelson Duckson. "I remember the first time I noticed it ... he said, 'You haven't seen anything yet, young man.' He held so much pride in what he wore.
"If he were here today, he'd be GQ fresh and clean," Duckson said.
When Robbins' arrived on post in July, Mark Hall said he became his unofficial concierge, recommending to him restaurants and furniture stores in the area.
"He was a friend," Hall said. "Mr. Robbie believed in taking care of family and believed in teaching. He was an old Soldiers, a good spirit, a good father and a good man."
"For the family, our hearts are with you," said Jenkinson Tindal, who not only worked with Robbins, but went to church with him, as well. "We took on Mr. Robbie as our family, and we've taken on you as our family, as well."
Funeral services are scheduled to take place 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Light Beulah Baptist Church, in Hopkins, S.C., with burial taking place 10 a.m., Monday, in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors.
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