Matthew Bryan Robbins

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Visitation Schedule
Missouri Street Church of Christ
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Missouri Street Church of Christ
West Memphis, AR  72301
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Jonesboro Memorial Park
Jonesboro, AR  
Matthew Bryan Robbins

of Clarksburg, MD

January 20, 1971 - May 27, 2020

Matthew Bryan Robbins, 49 years old, loving Daddy to Lily, beloved Son, Brother, Cousin, and Friend to so many across this country, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020.

Matt was a graduate of West Memphis Christian School and Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Matt spent his life as an Educator, as a School Teacher initially, then followed his love of politics to manage a winning campaign in the Virginia house of delegates in 2004, and then as Regional Director on the 2008 McCain-Palin Presidential Campaign, and Political Director for the Californian Republican Party. He served as Director of Training at The Leadership Institute, but was perhaps best known as National Executive Director of American Majority, where he would teach over 40,000 candidates on every level how to run successful campaigns.

After the birth of his beloved daughter, Lily, and a series of health setbacks, Matt focused on Consulting, of which serving as Deputy Coordinator of War Veterans PAC, made him particularly proud. Matt was known for his winsome personality, his love of motion pictures and comic books, his quick wit, his voice of reason when it came to politics, and of course, his deep devotion to his daughter. He will be terribly missed by family, and all that were fortunate enough to call him their friend.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Buddy and Ruby Robbins of Trumann, Arkansas and Charles Pollock and Millie Owens of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Matthew is survived by his beloved daughter Lily Ruby Robbins, his parents, Don and Charlotte P. Robbins of West Memphis, Arkansas, his two brothers; Donald Robbins (Kim) of Germantown, Tennessee and Stephen Robbins of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Visitation will take place at the Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis on Tuesday June 2, 2020 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
Services will take place at the same location on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at 2:00PM. Burial will take place after at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance.
All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.


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17 Condolence(s)
veronica (ab)
mentor, OH
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Friday, January 8, 2021

matt, i loved you so much. you were my best friend. of course, not many people knew about us, but that’s okay. what we had was so special. you were my rock, my soulmate, my very best friend. i will love you till i die. the last thing you texted me, was that you thought you were going to pass. i couldn’t believe it. i can’t believe this. i’ve been texting your phone for months, and as much as i didn’t want to, i had to look this up to see for myself. you are the funniest, wittiest, most sarcastic, handsome, perfect man i’ve ever met. please continue to visit me in my dreams. praying for lily. i love you.

Pamela Faulkner
Mount Airy, MD
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

I met Matt as Lilly’s Daddy! Since I was Lilly’s first Sunday school teacher! I’ll never forget how attentive he was to her except when it came to fixing her hair! But he always had her supplies including a hair ribbon or tie so that I could put her hair out of her face! His contagious smile and wonderful wit how could I refuse to help!
More importantly he took to time to listen to everyone with the utmost respect and focus! He was a unique man and the most wonderful Father to Lilly!
We are so sorry that he has left Lilly and everyone too soon! But Gods ways are not ours! His thoughts are higher and greater than ours! We will never know this side of heaven, WHY! But HEAVEN, A place where there is no more illnesses, pain or sorrow and we will see him again! Perhaps sooner than we think 🤔 Meanwhile our hearts go out to Lilly and his whole family!
May the God of all comfort embrace you all in the arms of His mighty everlasting love! 🙏 Give you peace and hope and hugs from Ms Pam and Ms Ruth from DRCC truly by His grip and grace we hold on together! Please hug her tight for me 🥰❤️🙏

Pamela Faulkner
Mount Airy, MD
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

I met Matt as Lilly’s wonderful Daddy as I was her Sunday school teacher!
He was the most tentative father except when it came to fixing Lilly’s hair! Which he always had a hair tie for me to fix it!
He always took time to listen to anyone and show empathy if needed! But I will remember him mostly for his contagious laugh and smile!
I am so sorry for Lilly who’s father left her too soon! We don’t know why God chose him to go home! Gods ways are not ours , His thoughts are higher and greater than ours! But I pray for God to embrace Lilly and all his family with His comfort and love! I send you all hugs from the DRCC kidszone especially From Ms. Pam and Ms.Ruth! By His grip and His grace we hold on! Psalm 103

Lori Dale-Bratton
West Memphis, AR
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Friday, June 12, 2020

It’s been more than two weeks since Matt left this earth and more than a month since I’ve heard from him, and I still can’t wrap my mind around the fact that he’s gone. Robbins family, you were dearly loved, treasured and precious to Matthew. You shaped him into the wonderful man, friend and daddy that he was. He is missed beyond measure, and left a space that cannot be filled here on earth. Thank you for planting your lives here so that our roots would all be tangled together. They’re strong roots and they allowed Matt to grow so tall - what a life he led! I will miss him every day and you will remain in my prayers. Love you all.

Brandon Burke
Fairfax, VA
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Monday, June 8, 2020

I’ve known Matt for 18 years, starting back when we worked together at the Pentagon. We were fast friends and loved bantering everyday, all day. There are many memories I have of Matt, most of which make me laugh when I think of them. There was the “Curley Fry” incident where Matt was rushing back to the office after a meeting so he could slam down some lunch before heading to his next meeting...that’s pretty much all we did, go to meetings. Anyway, Matt was walking down this large two-story laminate tiled ramp with his hands full of binders and files with his lunch stacked on top. He failed to see the curly fry someone had dropped on the ramp and hit it at full speed. Everything went flying in the air, including Matt. Poor guy landed on his tail and laid there mortified for a minute before gathering his stuff and continuing on to the office. He finished his day in pain and later told us all about the curly fry fall. Anyone who knows Matt knows that he was a great storyteller. He had us all rolling as he told the story time and time again. Times were stressful back then, there was always something hyper-critical going on, or so we thought. We would often go for drinks after a long day to blow off steam and make Matt tell that story over and over.

Another quick story happened during a meeting. I don’t recall the situation exactly, just that our client wasn’t very happy with us and was reading us the riot act. We were right in the middle of the butt chewing of our lives and Matt started chuckling. I looked at him in disbelief and gave him a wide-eyed “Dude, please stop” look. That just made him laugh more. Come to find out after the meeting, when Matt got really nervous he laughed almost uncontrollably. This came up a few more times and turned out to be a great calming presence in tough meetings.

Matt made every situation better with his charm, intellect and humility. Life kept handing him challenge after challenge and he kept moving forward with a positive defiance. It took me a little longer than I planned to write something about Matt. It’s been tough for me accept that he’s gone. I wish we’d got the chance to hang out more in person toward the end, but we were in communication up until he entered the ICU. For all the stuff life put on him, Matt knew one thing went right, her name is Lily. We never had a conversation where he didn’t bring up Lily, his sunshine, his everything. Thank you Lily for bringing my friend Matt so much happiness.

Brandon Burke
Fairfax, VA
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Monday, June 8, 2020

I’ve known Matt for 18 years, starting back when we worked together at the Pentagon. We were fast friends and loved bantering everyday, all day. There are many memories I have of Matt, most of which make me laugh when I think of them. There was the “Curley Fry” incident where Matt was rushing back to the office after a meeting so he could slam down some lunch before heading to his next meeting...that’s pretty much all we did, go to meetings. Anyway, Matt was walking down this large two-story laminate tiled ramp with his hands full of binders and files with his lunch stacked on top. He failed to see the curly fry someone had dropped on the ramp and hit it at full speed. Everything went flying in the air, including Matt. Poor guy landed on his tail and laid there mortified for a minute before gathering his stuff and continuing on to the office. He finished his day in pain and later told us all about the curly fry fall. Anyone who knows Matt knows that he was a great storyteller. He had us all rolling as he told the story time and time again. Times were stressful back then, there was always something hyper-critical going on, or so we thought. We would often go for drinks after a long day to blow off steam and make Matt tell that story over and over.

Another quick story happened during a meeting. I don’t recall the situation exactly, just that our client wasn’t very happy with us and was reading us the riot act. We were right in the middle of the butt chewing of our lives and Matt started chuckling. I looked at him in disbelief and gave him a wide-eyed “Dude, please stop” look. That just made him laugh more. Come to find out after the meeting, when Matt got really nervous he laughed almost uncontrollably. This came up a few more times and turned out to be a great calming presence in tough meetings.

Matt made every situation better with his charm, intellect and humility. Life kept handing him challenge after challenge and he kept moving forward with a positive defiance. It took me a little longer than I planned to write something about Matt. It’s been tough for me accept that he’s gone. I wish we’d got the chance to hang out more in person toward the end, but we were in communication up until he entered the ICU. For all the stuff life put on him, Matt knew one thing went right, her name is Lily. We never had a conversation where he didn’t bring up Lily, his sunshine, his everything. Thank you Lily for bringing my friend Matt so much happiness.

Paula Robbins Foster
Scottsboro, AL
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Friday, June 5, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Read the obituary about Matt and although I never knew him, I wish I had. My heart breaks for the and your loss. I do know he had a great grandmother and grandfather and I always that Don was extra special. It's been many years since I've seen you but can't help but believe he had good role models in his life. My love and sympathy to everyone.

NitaMarie Wilson
Long Beach,
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Friday, June 5, 2020

I met Matt 11 years ago when I was 25 at a Pepperdine event and this slight southern accent kept me in his company for many years to come. We had a lot of adventures and a lot of fights as we were both head strong...but there was always two things present love and humor. You were one of my best friends...I love you. We will meet again...have fun in heaven xoxo

NitaMarie Wilson

R. David
Philadelphia, PA
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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Although I didn’t know Matt, when I learned of his illness I kept him in my prayers. I pray that he is resting In peace with God, and that his family finds comfort at this difficult time.

LaJuana Gill
Nashville, TN
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Thursday, June 4, 2020

I met Matt at Pepperdine when he was a student and I was a Campus Minister. He was a leader and he even taught my teenage son at Teen Camp. When our family moved to Nashville, Matt & I would occasionally meet for lunch, reminisce, talk about history, and he shared with me his desire to write a biography of Dr. White. He was such an engaging young man. He will be sorely missed! May God comfort you all!

Robin H.
, PA
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Matt first worked for me in the Pentagon as a young, bright man who became a lifelong friend. He came to me one day and wanted to talk about going into politics. We both had a love of politics. Over the years we had lunch in the Pentagon to catch up, and after I retired recently and moved he talked with me and my husband, a Marine, about visiting us. We kept in touch throughout the last few months, and almost daily via text in the hospital. His faith was strong to the end, and he displayed a strong character to the end. His one constant was his love for his daughter - he spoke of her always as the single most important thing in his world, and how he bought her numerous bibles. I know he is at peace and is now praying for her and his family. God bless Matt’s family and know he was an extraordinary person and friend.

Sherri & Brad Baskette
Pennsville, NJ
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Charlotte & Don,

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

Joni and Gerald Essman
Waldron, AR
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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Stephen....our thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers for God's Comfort and Peace.

Winston & Gretta Blanchard
Hardy, AR
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Don and Charlotte, we love you and you have our deepest condolences and prayers for healing in the days ahead.May God wrap you in his care

Emily Wilson Adrian
St. Louis, MO
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

An accomplished, talented, witty and a loyal friend. I met Matt at Pepperdine, where he drew others in by his engaging personality, and he remained a constant friend thereafter. He was truly a loving father and son. For those who knew him, our memories of Matt will forever make us smile, and we celebrate a life well-lived.

Amy Frost
Ladera Ranch, CA
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Monday, June 1, 2020

I am so lucky to have called Matt my friend. No words can express what he truly meant to me and my family. He will forever be missed. We love you Matt!

Janet Baldwin Rains
West Memphis, AR
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Monday, June 1, 2020

Matt will surely be missed by all that knew him. I have fond memories of him from our school days at WMCS.
I pray that God will bring the Robbins family peace and comfort that only he can provide.