Thomas "Rob" Robbins

Thomas W. “Rob“ Robbins, 73, passed away Tuesday January 10, 2012 in Oklahoma City , OK . Born and raised in Pittsburgh , PA. Rob proudly spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller. His tour of duties included several overseas assignments in England , Korea , and Thailand . After retiring from the service he continued his passion for aviation by teaching air traffic control for the FAA. Throughout his life, Rob had a love for his family and sports, especially golf, through which he developed lasting friendships. He was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Robbins and Lillian Zwigart. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robbins of Oklahoma City,OK; sons, Jon Robbins and wife Jerilee; Kevin Robbins and wife Marita of Wichita Falls, TX; daughter, Melissa Gilbert and husband Vase of Oklahoma City, OK; Stepson, Chris Wiedmeyer of Kansas City,KS. Five grandchildren; Kyle, Mike, Russell, Dakota, and Dalton and one great-grandchild, Eva; brother Doug Robbins and wife Sharon of New York; his“dear” Aunt, Lois “Doe” O”Conner, the late Nan Maxwell and William “Bill” Robbins all of Pittsburgh , PA. Marilyn Cheek, of Sachse , TX and Eileen Smith of Winston Salem ,NC. sisters-in-law: Cathy Forsyth and husband Len of Houston,TX, Anne Bartels and husband Jim of Greendale, WI. brother-in-law: John Kemmet.of Milwaukee,WI . Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday January 19, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Dawn Enderwood officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Corbett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Integris Hospice House, 4334 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City , OK 73116 or to Power-Recovery at www.power-recovery.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas "Rob" Robbins please visit our Sympathy Store.