Funeral for Olin Robinson this week
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By Lisa Shapiro
Staff Writer
Olin “Champ” Robinson of Edna loved life. He wasn’t selfish with his time and loved spending time with his three children, Marques, 7, Mercedes, 3, and Mia, 3 months.
Many family members and friends will show their respect for Robinson and celebrate his life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 604 Martin Luther King Drive, in Edna.
Olin was a champ in his mother Kimerla Robinson’s eyes. She said he was a loving father and was friendly to everyone. Many businesses and locals have sent their condolences to the Robinson family. Kimerla Robinson said businesses have donated food and other items to the family during this difficult time.
She said the family didn’t realize how many lives Olin Robinson had touched, until now.
“I know he is looking down and seeing all of the people who loved him,” his mother said. “He had so many true friends. Every one of them is here for him.”
Kimerla Robinson said Mercedes sometimes looks into the sky and says she can’t see her father. Marques’ friends tell him that they knew and loved his father, too. Then they hug him, she said.
Edna Police said Olin “Champ” Robinson, 29, was stabbed to death by his cousin, Almaad Robinson, 21, during an altercation at a birthday party. Kimerla Robinson said Almaad Robinson came to the birthday party uninvited. He had snuck into the party and stabbed Olin Robinson twice. Olin “Champ” Robinson died on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Jackson County Hospital.
Edna Police Chief Clinton Wooldridge said Almaad turned himself in to Jackson County authorities at 10:37 a.m. on Nov. 17. He faces charges of first-degree felony murder.
Kimerla Robinson said Almaad Robinson had stabbed Champ a month ago at her parent’s home while they were away for treatment. She said Almaad had broke into her parent’s home. Champ found him there and asked him why he broke into the house and told him to show more respect. Almaad Robinson later stabbed him.
Kimerla Robinson said Almaad wouldn’t let it go, but her son did. She said he was murdered for nothing and the whole thing was a senseless act.
She said Champ didn’t bother anyone and always put others first. He didn’t expect anything from anyone. She said Champ shined wherever he went.
She said Champ was her first child and was spoiled because of it. He leaves many wonderful memories behind, Kimerla Robinson said. She said Champ grew up into a man and that she was very proud of him.
“I’m going to love him and miss him,” Kimerla Robinson said.
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