James Rodney Robbins, age 68

James Rodney Robbins, age 68, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024

He was born in McDowell County on November 30, 1955 to the late James Lawrence Robbins and Kereda McIntosh Robbins. He was a 1974 graduate of McDowell High School.

Rodney was known as a hard-working farmer. He enjoyed serving on the Rutherford County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He retired from the Sugar Hill-Montford Cove Fire Dept. He was of the Baptist faith and recently moved his letter to Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale.

He is survived by his wife Donna Hemphill Robbins; one son, James Robbins; one granddaughter Sadie Robbins and a sister Laura Horne.

A homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, May 30 at 3pm at the Beam Celebration Center in Marion with Dr. Bruce Caldwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Montford Cove Baptist Church following the service.