Dewey "PeeWee" Leon Robinson

Dewey Leon “PeeWee” Robinson, 81, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Dewey was born in Antioch, Arkansas, to the late Hobert and Pearlie Robinson; graduated from Garner High School (class of 1948); started his career with Kroger Foods where he became manager of Kroger Credit Union; in 1971 he opened Best Tire Service and remained owner/operator until 2004; and was president of CAEA 2002-2003.

Dewey was a Christian, Baptist deacon, and an active member of Chenal Valley Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Douglas, James, Horace, and Bobby; one sister, Velma Bostic; one grandson, Douglas Leon Scruggs.

Survived by his wife, Camilla; son, Rickey Robinson; daughter, Kristie Jane Scruggs; brother, Roland Robinson; three grandchildren; the mother of his children, Jane Wilson of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Chenal Valley Baptist Church on Rahling Road, with Reverend Tom Mitchell officiating. Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Antioch Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cayce Charities, 403 2nd Street, Thornton, Arkansas 71766.