Robbins, Eugene E. Sr., 74, Caribou, at Caribou, June 11, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou – Eugene E. Robbins Sr., 74, died June 11, 2009 at Caribou surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Maynardville, Tennessee, February 7, 1935, the son of the late Andrew and Eller (Buckner) Robbins. Mr. Robbins served with the US Air Force for 16 years and was employed by the Crown Park Inn in Caribou for many years. He married Carol Ruth Bubar April 5, 1956. Gene enjoyed simple things, good company and was an avid fisherman. He often spoke of his hope of getting well enough again to share these experiences with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was well loved by all of his family and he will be greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his wife of over 53 years, Carol of Caribou are two sons; Craig and Douglas Robbins both of Caribou, two daughters, Becky Bell and her husband Douglas and Susan Ennis all of Caribou, one sister, Lois Bruner of S. Allentown, Tenn., seven grandchildren; Holly, Kimberley, and Jennifer Robbins, Kristi, Dan and Doug Bell Jr., Timothy and Bobbie Jo Robbins and Edward Bell, eight great-grandchildren; Keane, Kylie and Gabriel Drost, Katie Ouellette, Caleb and Elizabeth Robbins and Chandler Bell, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Robbins was predeceased by his son Eugene Jr.
Memorial services were held 3 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou with Rev. John Kiehn, pastor of the Caribou United Baptist Church officiating. Interment took place in the Evergreen Cemetery. For an online registry please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
