Douglas "Doug" Bradley Robbins passed to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. Douglas B. Robbins was born on September 26, 1943 to the late Julia Z. Robbins and Bradley A. Robbins. Surviving are his wife; Lucy Hammack Robbins, formerly of Bristol, Virginia, three children; Daniel B. Robbins (Charles E. Crosby) of Columbia, SC, Lynette S. Robbins (Gary Gruganus) of Wilmington, NC, and Michele L. Robbins of Alpharetta, GA, three grandchildren; Britteny "Brie" L. Earles of Tallahassee, FL, Colin J. Earles (Savanna) of Spartenburg, SC, and Elizabeth "Liz" M. Brammer-Robbins, three sisters; Linda R. Pearman (Bennie) of Bassett, VA, Amy Jo Robbins (Randal Stanley) of Reidsville, NC, and Emily R. Eanes (Steve) of Ridgeway, VA, and several nieces and nephews.

Doug was born in New York City while his father was in the Navy fighting in world war II. He soon was taken to Tennessee to live with his paternal grandparents. Later after a few moves, his father wanted to farm. He then moved to Spencer, Virginia. His first day of High School led to him being accepted by the student body because of his accepting personality; where no one was a stranger and he readily accepted being Southern. He also was a superior athlete and leader. One day in 1961, during a basketball practice two men in suits came to talk to him, which he later announced was a scholarship offer to play football at VPI and SU.

At graduation, he received a Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) degree, along with a commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army with a specialty in communications. He was awarded a Green Beret and earned his sliver wings in jump school. He soon received orders to deploy to South Korea. During this time the Pueblo was captured, which was quite a tense time.

When Doug was released from the Army, he was accepted a position of Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). With his background on the farm and his degree, he wanted to put his interest into his vocation. He said, "I enjoy farm people and I like working with them. They are honest and hard-working people. I know first-hand the values learned from working on a farm." His job was to share what laws had been legislated and enforce them.

He worked in Warren, Franklin, and Halifax Country and later went home to Henry County. During his time in these counties, Doug became a leader through; being elected a Deacon of Beth Carr Church, held many positions in VASCOE and NASCOE (agricultural organizations), was on a bank board of directors, worked with a community to buy land and build a Ruritan Club (which now has a community pool), became a Ruritan National Officer, was in the Rotary Club, and was president of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). He managed to work on the weekend for the church and attend and work for swim meets both at home and away

as his children participated for years.

Doug was always known by his ability to meet people (Southern charm and speak) with an open smile and laughter. He was always kind to everyone, even when they were not especially kind to him. He will always be missed by all who knew him.

An open invitation is extended to all friend and family for a Celebration of Life to be held on September 18, 2021 and 2:00pm located at the Spencer Penn Center; 475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer, Virginia 24165. Please come in dress casual.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Grace Network (PO Box 3902 Martinsville, Virginia 24112

Big Bend Hospice (1723 Maham Center Blvd Tallahassee, Florida 32308