Anthony Robinson, Jr

Anthony DuWayne Robinson, Jr affectionately known as Jr. or Tony, received his wings October 5th, 2024. Anthony was born to Tonya McCreary and the late Anthony DuWayne Robinson, Sr., May 17th, 1977, 2:33pm at Akron City Hospital, Akron Ohio. Anthony attended Akron public schools and The Naval Military Academy in Norfolk, Viginia. Anthony was baptized in the Church of God & Saints of Christ at an early age by the Late Bishop Jesse C. Hendricks Sr. 

As a child, he loved fishing with his late Grandmother Pat. He also loved to play Chess and Football with his father. He loved to listen to music and tinker with things to restore them. He loved to cook and received his associates in the culinary arts. Maybe, his most noteworthy attribute was his ability to lighten any moment and bring a smile to others’ faces even in the most serious of moments. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh as well.

Over the years he’s worked in multiple fields, but his most recent employment was with his brother Demetrius as an all-around handyman. Anthony Loved, cherished, protected and admired his brother until his last day.

If you’d had an opportunity to ask Anthony, he would’ve told you that his greatest achievements were his children, his pride and joy. 

Anthony will be most remembered for his huge smile and loving personality. He had a big heart of gold and was willing to help most anyone with whatever was within his ability to do.

Anthony is survived by his Children, Anthony DuWayne Robinson III of Sarasota Florida, Isaiah Warren Robinson and Kameron Tyron Robinson of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and his only daughter Amiah Mcmillion of Dayton, Ohio. Grandchildren, Aaliyah Robinson and Isaiah Gonzalez of Sarasota, Florida. Mother, Tonya J. McCreary of Columbus, Ohio; Brother, Demetrius Y. Davis of Pickerington, Ohio and Jamal Robinson of Akron, Ohio. A host of aunts, cousins, and close friends.

Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony DuWayne Robinson, Sr.; Grandparents, Patricia Davis (Motley) and Ruben Shufford; Great Grandparents, Robert Lester Motley and Mary Alice Anderson.