Marvin L. Robinette

Marvin L. Robinette (Robbie), 67, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2016, at his home in Shelbyville after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born May 1, 1949, in Benham, Ky. to Elmer Robinette and Pauline (Draughn) Robinette. He married Charlotte (Hogsten) Robinette July 6, 1968. She survives him. He is also survived by his children Charlene Grahl and her husband Tim, of Eden, Wis., Mona Adkins, of Shelbyville, and Carrie Jones and her husband Dennis, of Shelbyville; brothers Elmer Robinette and his wife Ana, of Indianapolis, Chris Robinette and his wife Cheri, of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters Brenda Morter and her husband Jack, of Ohio, and Sheree Robinette, of Florida; and grandchildren Evan Adkins and his wife Loren, Justin Adkins, Gabriela Jones, Dalton Jones and Lauren Soots.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Dennis and Jeff Robinette.
Mr. Robinette attended Lawrenceberg High School and was a lineman at Indianapolis Power & Light for 40 years, retiring in 2009.
He was a member of Town & Country Christian Church.
Mr. Robinette enjoyed hunting, fishing and coaching his daughters in their sports activities. He loved his family and grandchildren and was their biggest fan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road in Shelbyville.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the funeral home with Rev. Dennis Hirschauer officiating.
Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery in Shelby County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Inc., in care of the funeral home.