John Pink Robinson, Jr.

John Pink Robinson, Jr., 87, of Salisbury NC, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born October 2, 1935, in Lenoir, NC, he was the son of the late John Pink Robinson, Sr. and Lois Peeler. John Robinson was an accomplished and trusted leader in the North Carolina real estate appraisal community. He founded Robinson Associates, Real Estate Appraisers, in Salisbury and co-owned with his son, Scott Robinson until 2021. Together they provided the community with over 50 years of Real Property valuation services. In 1989, Mr. Robinson was appointed by then-governor Martin to serve on the newly created North Carolina Real Estate Appraisal Committee, responsible for creating the licensure and certification criteria for all real estate appraisers in the state. Robinson later served as the chairman of that Committee from 1993 to 1994. In 2016, Robinson was presented the national Appraisal Institute’s Presidents Award for his lifetime contributions to the industry. A 1958 graduate of Catawba College, Robinson was also deeply involved in his alma-mater, the place where he met his dear wife Lucy in 1956. In 1968, he became the President of the Catawba College Alumni Association. Robinson also served on the Board of Trustees, and in 1976 was awarded the O. B. Michael award for his contributions to the college. A long-time Salisbury resident, Mr. Robinson was a cornerstone of the community for decades. In 1968, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award/Young Man of the year by the Salisbury Jaycees and served as the President of the Salisbury-Rowan Merchants Association from 1968-69. Robinson also served on both his church council (First United Church of Christ) and the Salisbury Town Council for two terms from 1975-1983. He loved working in the yard and spending time with his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and all their accomplishments. Along with his parents, preceding him in death is his son, John Scott Robinson. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 66 years, Lucy Henderson Robinson; sister, Sara Robinson Banish; son, Thomas Bradford Robinson (Deborah Huddle); daughter in law, Kimberly Keeling Robinson (Scott) ; grandchildren, Ryan Bradford Robinson (Rebecca), Molly Elizabeth Robinson Tripp (Lindsey), Mackenzie Robinson Wooten (Patrick), and Miles Robinson. A Graveside service of family and close friends will be held at 11am, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Rowan Memorial Park cemetery with Dr. Ken Clapp and Rev. Carol Hallman officiating. Memorials may be made to Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 and First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Robinson family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

John Pink Robinson, Jr.

October 2, 1935 - September 21, 2023