Obituary of Neil Robison

Ollie Neil Robison, of Man, departed this life on September 14th, 2024, at 95 years, four months, and four days. He was born on May 10, 1929, in Man, the only son of Ollie H. Robison and Edna Chafin Robison. Neil graduated from Man High School in 1947 and attended The Greenbrier Military School. Throughout the years, Neil worked for O.H. Robison Chevrolet, Inc., Pine Chevrolet, and Pittston Coal Group. After retiring, Neil used his spare time to drive a truck for Mayo Manufacturing Co. Preceding him in death were his wife, Velma Virginia (Tootsie) Robison, and one infant son, Ronnie Neil Robison. Surviving are one son, Daniel Craig (Pam) Robison; one daughter, Dorothy Ann Grimmett; one grandson, Craig (Amanda) Grimmett of Biddeford, Maine; one granddaughter, Melissa (Steve) Cochrane of Man; and four great-grandchildren, Erik and Evan Cochrane of Man and Alysson and Nathaniel Grimmett of Biddeford, Maine. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man. Funeral services will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Gordon officiating. Committal services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Ridgelawn Memorial Park at Huntington. Pallbearers will be Craig Grimmett, Nathaniel Grimmett, Randy Likens, Erik Cochrane, Evan Cochrane, and David Crawford. Honorary pallbearer will be Stephen Cochrane.