Robinson (McLennan County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Robinson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Robinson. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn (Entertainer, mother of Van Cliburn)
- She was born in McGregor (TX) on October 14, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on August 3, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- McGregor is located in Coryell County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Greenwood Memorial Park
Bill 'Spot' Collins (Professional football)
- He was born in Breckenridge (TX) on March 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Temple (TX) on March 26, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Breckenridge is located in Stephens County, Texas.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Spot' Collins<1>
John Lawrence Criner (Actor)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on July 19, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 8, 1965 (a Monday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lawrence Criner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Noble Doss (Professional football)
- He was born in Temple (TX) on May 22, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 15, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Noble Doss<1>
Darrell Orvis Glenn (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on December 7, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 9, 1990 (a Monday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Orvis Glenn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Roy Hargrove (Musician)
- Full name: Roy Anthony Hargrove
- He was born in Waco (TX) on October 16, 1969 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on November 2, 2018 (a Friday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Hargrove<1>
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Mt. Hope Cemetery
David Koresh (Cult Leader)
- Born: Vernon Wayne Howell
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 17, 1959 (a Monday) and died in Waco (TX) on April 19, 1993 (a Monday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Smith County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Koresh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Memorial Park Cemetery
Bobbie Lee Nelson (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Abbott (TX) on January 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Austin (TX) on March 10, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Abbott is located in Hill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobbie Lee Nelson<1>
Bob Reeves (Actor)
- Full name: Robert J. Reeves
- He was born in Marlin (TX) on January 28, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 13, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Marlin is located in Falls County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Reeves<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Valhalla Memorial Park
Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on January 11, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on January 8, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Arlington Cemetery
Hughes Rudd (Journalist)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 14, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Toulouse (France) on October 13, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hughes Rudd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Arlington National Cemetery
Hank Thompson (Musician, composer)
- Born: Henry William Thompson
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on November 6, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Waco Memorial Park, located nearby and to the west of Robinson.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Waco Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Waco Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Waco Memorial Park
Tony Thompson (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Anthony Ulysses Thompson, Jr.
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 2, 1975 (a Tuesday) and died in Waco (TX) on June 1, 2007 (a Friday).
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- Waco is located nearby and to the north of Robinson.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Thompson<1>
Rip Torn (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Elmore Rual Torn, Jr.
- He was born in Temple (TX) on February 6, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Lakeville (CT) on July 9, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Robinson (which is located in McLennan County).
- Lakeville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rip Torn<1>
Marbeth Wright (Actress)
- She was born in Crawford (TX) on July 9, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 17, 1939 (a Sunday).
- Crawford is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Robinson. Both communities are located in McLennan County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marbeth Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robinson to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.