of Sherwood, AR

March 19, 1935 - May 14, 2025

Johnny Alvin Robinson, 90, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on May 14, 2025.

Born March 19, 1935 in North Little Rock to Bertha and John E. Robinson, Johnny lived a full and joyful life. He attended North Little Rock High School, where he excelled as a pole-vaulter, setting records and where he met his lifelong love in eighth grade, marrying her in 1955.

Johnny began his working years at Kroger and later found his true calling at ABF Freight, where he drove trucks until the age of 81. He was a longtime member of Levy Baptist Church, a Freemason at Big Rock Lodge #633 and a member of Scimitar Shriners, where he was a Clown. He was known for his humor, generosity and his love for pranks. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Geneva Ray.

He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Frances C. Robinson; son, John T. Robinson (Debra) of Sherwood; daughter, Lori Grunwald of McKinney, Texas; granddaughters, Kayla Morris (Will), Kimberly Rowland (Dakota) and Jessica Gurley (Patrick) and great-granddaughters, McKenzie, Abigail and Gracelynn Morris.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19th at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Entombment will take place at Rest Hills Memorial Park immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scimitar Shriners Memorial Fund.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com