Mr. Robinson worked as a sheet metal worker at Wiegmann Electric, Freeburg, IL, before his retirement. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local and belonged to the Freeburg Masonic Lodge #418. Jim was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Freeburg, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray E. and Ruth, nee Fields, Robinson; and a brother, Edmond Robinson
Surviving are his wife, Shirley A., nee Miles, Robinson; two daughters, Teresa Marie Perkinson, and Linda Jane (Randy) Jennings; four sons, Edward Don Perkinson, Michael Wayne (Pam) Perkinson, Robert Eugene (Michelle) Perkinson, and James Norman Jr. (Jessica) Robinson; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Robinson; and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL. Standard CDC guidelines, including masks and a limited number of visitors at any one time will be observed.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Freeburg, IL.