Jeral Wayne “JW” Robinson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September, 19, 2026, at his home in Tioga, Texas, surrounded by his wife and children.

Jeral was a dreamer born 100 years too late. Brought into this world January 3, 1950, to George and Sarah Robinson in Stephenville, Texas. He grew up under the influence of TV and movie cowboy greats like John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Clint Eastwood.

Living many places across the U.S. from Wyoming to North Carolina with his mom; stepdad, Rudy Brown; and four siblings, Jackie, Jill, Jesse and Joy, he had plenty of opportunities to grow into his childhood heroes. He was by all accounts the very epitome of a modern day cowboy. From his many cowboy hats to his high-topped, pointy-toed boots, he loved all things Western.

Jeral’s extremely creative skills and talents blossomed into a love for music, leather working, wood working, and taking care of many animals. He was always playing guitar and singing, working with leather, wood, or paint, and drawing or sketching. He cared for every kind of animal—goats, cows, cats and chickens. He had every kind of dog from German Shepherds to poodles to Chihuahuas to schnauzers. He loved every one, but in true cowboy fashion his heart for many years belonged to his horses. He broke, raised and rode his fair share for a large part of his life.

He met his cowgirl princess, Wilma Charlene Burchett, in September of 1979. It was love at first dance and they were married three weeks later on September 28. Together they took many adventures. The first, joining their two families into one. Jeral, the father of two young girls Kristi and Rebecca, never could have foreseen God’s perfect plan to unite him with Charlene and her two children Sondra and Joe. Right from the beginning, they became his own. Together he and Charlene chased their dreams taking several trail rides and camping trips across the state of Texas and beyond. They both loved the satisfaction of a hard day’s work and the beauty of the great outdoors. Jeral worked all kinds of jobs and trades, including fast food, cabinet making, leather crafting and maintenance. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to provide for his family. Through it all he and Charlene were always together and for more than twenty years even rode to work together at TI.

The anchor that held through any challenge in life was Jeral’s unwavering faith in God. Stormy seas or calm, he and Charlene agreed that church attendance was expected, not optional. They had both been raised in church and together set a course to raise their four children the same. He led by example in word and deed. Jeral was a leader in his church and community. He was music leader at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for many years.

Jeral lived a rich and abundant life in love and joy. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Herschel and Hazel North and Jesse and Agnes Brown. His mother Sarah Brown, father George Robinson, and stepfather, Rudolph Brown. He is survived by his wife Charlene Robinson, and children Sondra Hall and husband Kurt, Kristi Staples and husband Rick, Rebecca Dixon and husband Kirk, and Joe Vaughn and wife Madison. By his sisters Jackie Wheeler and husband Bobby, Jill Canfield and husband Donnie, and Joy Manning and his brother Jesse Brown. By his twelve grandchildren Dallas Slay and wife Katelyn, Kaleigh Holland and husband Sam, Audrey Staples, Ethan Staples, Jake Dixon, Tristan Vaughn, Owen Dixon, Luke Vaughn, Violet Dixon, Noah Fuggett, Landen Hall, and Silas Vaughn. Also by his four great grandchildren Kennedy, Kadynce, Kord, and Luka Slay and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends who affectionately referred to him as “Poppy.”

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The service will be at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 27260 FM 121, Tioga, TX 76271. Lunch for the family to follow in the church Family Life Center after the service.

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