MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR WOODROW ROBINSON JR.
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the peaceful departure of Mr. Woodrow Robinson Jr.; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Raymond Lopez, Alderman of the 15th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Woodrow Robinson Jr. was born on May 22, 1942, in Drew, Mississippi, to the late Woodrow and Willa Mae Robinson; and
WHEREAS, The family moved to Chicago in 1945, where Woodrow became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a member of a gospel group. He attended Wendell Phillips High School where he played baseball. Upon graduation, Woodrow enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years in the Vietnam War and later served in the Army Reserves. He left the service upon receiving an Honorable Discharge; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Joyce Dean Robinson and together they were loving parents to five children; and
WHEREAS, Woodrow worked for the Chicago Transit Authority for thirty-two years, and later, the Chicago Bus Company for thirteen years, until his retirement. During his career, he was one of the first instructors for Megabus, being known as one of the most caring and professional drivers in the City; and
WHEREAS, A vital and dynamic member of his community, Woodrow was an active member of the Kedzie and 69th Street Bus Barn Baseball Team and the Antique Car Club; and
WHEREAS, Woodrow also a music lover and wonderful dancer, will be remembered for dancing all night with his wife to their jukebox and for his gentle smile; and
WHEREAS, Woodrow leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of fifty-two years, Joyce Dean; daughter, Joyce; sons, Darryl (Carol), Frankie (Linda); sisters, Emma, Faye (Gary), Sheila (Sidney), Velma, Tanya (Earl); sister-in-laws, Ruby (Bob), Janice, Katrina (Ron); brothers, Zeke (Shirley), and a host of close relatives and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wood...
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