Audaine Robinett

Audaine Hill Robinett of Lorena passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2018, at the age of 92. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.

A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Carroll Hambrick officiating.

Robbie as he liked to be called was born April 22, 1926, in Coryell County, Texas in the Harmon Community, the son of the late James Austin and Jewell Mabel (Hill) Robinett.

From Dec. 1944 to Nov. 1946, he served his country in the US Army. He was recognized as Staff Sargent among other medals. He received the Bronze Star and a medal for being a Sharp Shooter. While in the Army, he was trained at Camp Hood, now Ft. Hood on land that belonged to his parents in his early years.

After his honorable discharge from the service, he met Lettie Mae Nichols, whom he married Oct. 7, 1949, in Gatesville, Texas. They just celebrated sixty-nine years of marriage. He was employed as a Nurse’s Assistant at the VA Hospital in Waco. After thirty-five years, he retired in 1982. After retirement, he was employed at Central Christian Church as a maintenance man. He was a live time member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, but after declining health in recent years, was unable to attend church.

Robbie was a hard worker and loved working in his yard and in his garden. He raised some prize cantaloupes. He was an avid sports fan, loved watching Lady Bear games and the Texas Rangers.

Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Durwood Robinett of Waco, Glen Robinett of Midland, Van Robinett of Grandview, half brother, Joe Manning, a step grandson, Adam Bowman and a sister-in-law Catherine Robinett.

He is survived by his loving wife Lettie Mae, a daughter, Beverly and husband Bruce Bowman of Lorena; a son, David Robinett and wife Cathy of Hewitt; grandson, Brad Taylor of Hewitt, granddaughter, Callie Robinett of Dallas, Step granddaughter, Amy Bowman of Euless; three great granddaughters, Maddicyn Taylor of Austin, Klohie and Aerabella Taylor of Hewitt, sister-in-laws, Francis Robinett and Virgie Robinett and half sister, Janell Manning of Gatesville.

The Robinett family expresses their sincere gratitude to Senior Care of Hewitt and Providence Hospice Place for their dedication and care of Audaine. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Forbes and Fred Blanchard.

For those desiring, the family has suggested Providence Hospice, for memorial contributions.

The guestbook is offered at www.gracegardensfh.com

Graveside Service