Thomas Earl Robinson
Feb 7, 1949 -
Mar 13, 2026
Thomas Earl Robinson, age 77, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Thomas was born in Bryan, Texas, to Jacob and Vanee Robinson. He arrived in Anchorage in 1949, with his family, after driving the Alcan Highway.
A longtime member the Greater Friendship Baptist Church, Thomas was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed camping, hiking and spending time at his cabin. He loved to play pool, all types of music and singing and especially treasured the time he spent with his grandsons.
Thomas will be remembered by his wife, Julie; daughters, Chelsea and husband Jon, Breanna and husband Russell, and Margaret; grandsons, Dylan, Nolan, Tiernan and Dominik; siblings, Curtis (D'Etta), Melvin (Audrey), Verna (Tyrone) and Anthony Polk (Rose); sister-in-law, Carlotta; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Will and George; his parents; and great friend, Chet Courville.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 1-2 p.m., at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 903 East 13th Avenue in Anchorage, followed by a service. Michael Bunton will preside. A Repass will follow the funeral from 3:15-5:30 p.m., in the Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at the Z.J. Loussac Library.