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Jimmie D. “Jim” Robbins, 73

January 17, 2021

Jimmie D. “Jim” Robbins, 73, retired veteran, of Lititz passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Seminole, OK to the late Roy F. and Marjorie M. (Chandler) Robbins and was the husband of Klara J. (Marx) Robbins with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz.

He was a graduate of Seminole High School, class of 1966, in OK, and held a degree from St. Leo College in Florida. He also studied business and counseling with the University of Maryland. He was drafted at age 19 and served in the US Army as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) during the Vietnam Conflict and retired in January 1988. He traveled to and lived in El Paso, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Carmel, CA, Saudi Arabia, Frankfurt, Germany, Hampton, VA, Tampa, FL and Heidelberg, Germany.

Jimmie was creative and his hobbies were woodwork, leathercraft, gardening, and reading. He was a member of the Military Officers’ Association, Lancaster Liederkranz and the Penn-Dutch Sportsmen’s Club.

In addition to his wife, Klara he is survived by two sons, Robert Robbins, husband of Nicole (Graetke) mother of Logan Nicholas James of Tampa, FL, and Mike Robbins, husband of Sherri (Shiver) mother of Ashley and Steven May of Tampa, FL. Also surviving is a brother, David Robbins of Seminole, OK, 4 nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy D. Robbins Jr. who passed August 7, 1998 and two sisters, Rose M. Thoma, Nina R. IIey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private in Longenecker Cemetery, Lititz. Family and friends will be received from 9:30-10:30AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jimmie’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to St. James Catholic Church at the above address.

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January 22, 2021

Dear Klara, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  We shared many special times at St James.
Joe and Michele Miller

January 22, 2021

Klara and family, I was so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. I always enjoyed talking to both of you when you came in the office.
Lynne (Rothsville  Family Practice)

January 21, 2021

I am saddened to hear of Jimmie’s passing. I worked with him at the Army Center for Civilian Human Resources in Lancaster back in 1995/96. I remember receiving a call from him, out of the blue, which meant so much to me. I was thinking of him earlier this week…another connection, out of the blue.   
Terry Davidson

January 21, 2021

Robbins Family,  
My condolences for your father.  May he rest in peace.  Thinking of you in the time of loss.
Pete Olsen, work colleague of Rob

January 20, 2021

Klara & family…..Praying for you all to find comfort in knowing Jim is at peace being with God & Jimmy. Klara, you & Jim were a great example of what a marriage should look like. Jim was always kind to me. Please remember …..Those who know the Lord will never say goodbye for the last time……
Renee Horn

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Friday, January 22, 2021
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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