Harry R. Robbins

September 29, 1922 - October 18, 2019

Harry Robbins, 97, of Asheville, passed away on October 18, 2019. Harry was born and raised in central Illinois. During World War II he served in the Signal Corps in Africa. Following his service, he completed his studies at the University of Illinois, receiving a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for General Electric in the Large Lamp Division for 34 years. For much of that time he was the Midwest District Sales Manager. After retiring he and his wife Martha moved to Asheville, where they enjoyed square dancing and mountain music. For many years they were active volunteers with ABCCM. Harry took up working with wood and stained glass. One of the highlights of his life was being able to watch his beloved Cubs finally win the World Series. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Martha. He leaves behind sons, Stephen, Jeffrey and James and their wives as well as many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and long-time friends. A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at St. Giles Chapel on the campus of Deerfield Retirement Community, 1617 Hendersonville Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial contribution be made in Harry’s name to the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Danny Boone Employee Scholarship Fund or the Madison County (NC) Arts Council.