Charles Thomas Robbins

Charles Thomas Robbins, 101, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, after a short stay at the VA Community Living Center in Cincinnati, OH. Born on November 28, 1924, in Boyne City, Michigan, Charles was the last surviving child of the late Floyd Day and Mary Lou Lawson Robbins. On September 5, 1959, he married Ann Wells Robbins, and they cherished 36 ½ years of marriage, serving the Lord and loving their family and friends, before she preceded him in death on July 8, 1996. Charles worked for Stevens Sheet Metal & Piping in Newport for many years as a fabricator and later as a Union Sheet Metal Installer, where he earned the reputation for completing his projects with expert craftsmanship within the time budgeted. Later he joined Eastern Sheet Metal retiring in 1989. As a patriotic US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, Charles always respected the role of the military in securing and maintaining freedom. With faith at the center of his life, Charles read his bible every day and attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Cold Spring, where he worshipped in his later years. Through much of his life, Charles farmed, and he loved everything about taking care of the farm and spending time there. He also enjoyed dancing at the Red Barn, where many patrons came to watch him. Surviving to cherish his legacy are his 9 children blessed to have him as their Dad: Daphne (Bob) Blair, Foneva (Guy) Buddenberg, Charles “Leroy” (Janice) Robbins, Doris (Larry) Meister, Judy (Alvin) Bruce, Sheila (Kevin) Bonapfel, Mary Jo (Brennan) Dean, Katrina (Doug) Goad, and Charlé (Jeff) Fain; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, all of whom looked forward to memories made with Charles. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his son Rusty Robbins. Visitations will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1237 Rocky View Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076 and from 10-11 am on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his church preceding the funeral at 11 am, with Pastor Jeff Fain officiating. Interment will take place in the Alexandria Cemetery, with full military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post #109. Memorial donations are suggested to the Immanuel Baptist Church or Friends of Cincinnati Fisher House: 3100 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Woodhead Funeral Home is honored to care for the family.

Charles Thomas Robbins

November 28, 1924 - July 11, 2026