1922
Harold
2011
Harold Robbins
November 24, 1922 — July 9, 2011
Harold E. Robbins, 88, of Clearfield died on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his residence.
He was born on November 24, 1922 in Olanta, a son of the late Morris William and Hazel (Litz) Robbins.
Mr. Robbins was a very proud veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served in England with the 8th Air Force where he was a B-17 crew member. In July 1943, his plane was shot down, severely injuring Mr. Robbins and making him a German Prisoner of War for 22 months. It was during this time that German physicians cared for his injuries. He was awarded a Purple Heart and was also a member of the Caterpillar Club, which membership was gained by only those whose lives were saved by jumping from a disabled plane.
Mr. Robbins, along with his father and brother Bill, opened and operated a car garage known as Robbins Motors, Clearfield. They also sold Studebaker and Packard automobiles and later sold the Italian Fiat.
He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Robbins served as the secretary/treasurer of The Clearfield New Car Dealers, Area Chairman for the Pennsylvania Automobile State Inspection meetings and a life member of the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lewis Shade Post No. 6. He was also a member of the Stalag XVII-B Prisoner of War Group.
He is survived by a daughter, Carrol Murray and husband G. Michael of York; two grandchildren, Adam M. Murray and wife Julie of Los Angeles, CA and Julia L. Murray of Charleston, SC; a great granddaughter, Keelin; and a brother and two sisters, Robert 'Bob' Robbins and wife Carol of Clearfield Connie Peoples and husband Barry of Clearfield and Mitzie Walton and husband Frank of Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores E. 'Dee' (McLaughlin) Robbins on November 21, 2008 and whom he married November 24, 1945 in Hagerstown, MD; a brother William R. Robbins and two sisters Margaret O'Link and Dolores Robison.
A memorial service will be held at the West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield on Friday at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating.
Military honors will be accorded at the church by the members of the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts’ Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 10 – 11 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
He was born on November 24, 1922 in Olanta, a son of the late Morris William and Hazel (Litz) Robbins.
Mr. Robbins was a very proud veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served in England with the 8th Air Force where he was a B-17 crew member. In July 1943, his plane was shot down, severely injuring Mr. Robbins and making him a German Prisoner of War for 22 months. It was during this time that German physicians cared for his injuries. He was awarded a Purple Heart and was also a member of the Caterpillar Club, which membership was gained by only those whose lives were saved by jumping from a disabled plane.
Mr. Robbins, along with his father and brother Bill, opened and operated a car garage known as Robbins Motors, Clearfield. They also sold Studebaker and Packard automobiles and later sold the Italian Fiat.
He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Robbins served as the secretary/treasurer of The Clearfield New Car Dealers, Area Chairman for the Pennsylvania Automobile State Inspection meetings and a life member of the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lewis Shade Post No. 6. He was also a member of the Stalag XVII-B Prisoner of War Group.
He is survived by a daughter, Carrol Murray and husband G. Michael of York; two grandchildren, Adam M. Murray and wife Julie of Los Angeles, CA and Julia L. Murray of Charleston, SC; a great granddaughter, Keelin; and a brother and two sisters, Robert 'Bob' Robbins and wife Carol of Clearfield Connie Peoples and husband Barry of Clearfield and Mitzie Walton and husband Frank of Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores E. 'Dee' (McLaughlin) Robbins on November 21, 2008 and whom he married November 24, 1945 in Hagerstown, MD; a brother William R. Robbins and two sisters Margaret O'Link and Dolores Robison.
A memorial service will be held at the West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield on Friday at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating.
Military honors will be accorded at the church by the members of the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts’ Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 10 – 11 AM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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