Larry David Robbins

Ripley, Mississippi--- Mr. Larry David Robbins, 71, passed away on March 18, 2015 at his home in Ripley, Mississippi. Larry was born on April 27, 1943 to Alfred David and Blanche Gafford Robbins in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Hickory Flat High School in 1961, from Northwest Junior College in 1963, and from Bethel College in McKenzie, TN in 1965 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. He played basketball at both schools. Larry received a Master's degree from the University of Mississippi in the School of Administration in 1971. He also did additional work at the University of Mississippi. He started his teaching career in 1965 at Pine Grove High School as a teacher and coach. From 1969 to 1991 he served as Principal at Blue Mountain Schools. In 1991 he became Superintendent of South Tippah Schools where he served until his retirement in 2004. He was a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent for thirty-nine years. Larry was very active in his professional life serving as a member of the Mississippi Professional Educators, a member of MASS-Mississippi Association of School Superintendents, serving on the Board of Directors on two occasions, a member of MASS-Mississippi Association of School Administrators. He also served for five years on the Mississippi Accreditation Commission, the last year serving as chairman. He was also very active in his community where he was a past member of the Ripley Rotary Club, he served thirteen years on the Tippah County Hospital Board. Four years as Alderman of the town of Blue Mountain, the North Mississippi Primary Health Care, Inc. board. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church. The things Larry enjoyed were his family (especially his grandchildren), educating children and being around people, meeting his friends at the quick stop for coffee and a deep discussion about ball games, taking care of his yard, watching David's ball games and watching ball games on TV. Larry is survived by: His wife of 52 years whom he married on September 28, 1962 Mary Jane Greer Robbins of Ripley, MS: One son: William David Robbins (Pam) of Corinth, MS: Three grandchildren: William Brandon Robbins, Mary Beth Robbins, William Brody Robbins: One sister-in-law: Betty Jane Robbins: He was preceded in death by: His Parents: One brother: William Grover Robbins: Pallbearers will be: Randy Jeter, Arnold Witt, Frank Campbell, Judge Robert Elliott, Jimmy Stewart, Pat Gresham: Honorary pallbearers will be: Beverly Baylis, Dr. Dwalia South, James Nunnally, Tony Elliott, Butch Coombs, Ken Cooper, Dr. Harold Fisher, Robert Cagle, Dr. Wayne Gann, James Storey: In Lieu Of Flowers Donations May Be Made To: The Larry Robbins Memorial Scholarship Fund at Northeast Mississippi Community College that has been established at The People's Bank P.O. Drawer 419, Ripley, MS 38663. This Scholarship will be awarded annually to a South Tippah Student that attends NEMCC. To send flowers to the family of Larry Robbins, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Larry David Robbins

April 27, 1943 - March 18, 2015