Charles Robinson

Charles Ray Robinson, 88, died Friday, March 20, 2015. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gray, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 11:00am at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial: Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his, Daughters: Patsy Thomas and husband Richard and Kathleen Ucinski and husband Henry, Daughter-in-Law: Teresa Robinson, Sister: Anita Robinson Gay, Grandchildren: Michelle Capeheart Dobson and husband Barry, Brian Paul Capeheart and wife Betsy, Sarah Ucinski Russ and husband Chandler, Bradley John Robinson and wife Linsey, Destini Rae Robinson and Madison LaJean Robinson, Great Grandchildren: Seth James Dobson, Cade Michael Capeheart, Ethan Eugene Dobson,Colby John Capeheart, Caleb Lee Dobson,John David Russ,Robert Noah Russ,Roman Ryder Robinson and Reese Ryan Robinson, Great Great Grandchildren: Jayda Anna Alyce' Dobson, Alea Lynn Marie Dobson and Elijah David Alexander Capeheart. He was preceded in death by his, Spouse: Helen Robinson, Parents: Percy Robinson and Elnora Robinson, Son: Johnny Ray Robinson, Daughter: Barbara Hynes and husband Frank, Brothers: Infant Paul Robinson, Leroy Robinson and Samuel Joseph Robinson, and Sister: Gloria Robinson Maxfield. During World War II, Ray was stationed on the Navy hospital ship USS Samaritan and was awarded several medals including the American Asian Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with four stars, Victory Medal. In 1945 he witnessed the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi. After the war Ray attended Delgado College under the GI Bill. After years of farming, trapping and commercial fishing, in 1961 he began his career as a LA State Trooper, retiring in 1976 as commander of Troop C. Ray was a larger than life character and he will be remembered for many things among which were his keen sense of humor, his patriotism, philanthropy, and a great intellectual curiosity. He had an extremely strong work ethic and continued his hard work after retirement. During this time he authored several books and began and operated a number of successful businesses. But, Ray's greatest passion was his steadfast faith in, and devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He delighted in sharing with everyone he met The Good News that eternal salvation is available to mankind through faith alone in Christ alone. He considered himself to have been extremely privileged to have led many people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to have served as pastor of Grace Bible Church in Bayou Blue, Louisiana, where he served until his death.