George Edward Robbins

George Edward "Ed" Robbins

May 31, 1941 – October 20, 2026

George Edward "Ed" Robbins, age 85, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at home, with his wife and best friend of 65 years.

Early Life and Education

Born on May 31, 1941, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Ed was the son of George Allen Robbins and Alma Robbins. He grew up in Allentown, where he was the boy next door to the love of his life, Bonnie. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1959 and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS George Washington ballistic missile submarine from 1959 to 1963. Ed and Bonnie were married in Allentown in 1961.

Family and Legacy

Ed and Bonita "Bonnie" Robbins were high school sweethearts who shared 70 years together, sixty-five of them as husband and wife. They were truly each other’s best friend, she survives him, along with their four sons and their families:

• Keith (Jennifer) Robbins of Texas
• Mark (Mim) Robbins of Pennsylvania
• Mike (CJ) Robbins of Georgia
• Kevin (Sherrie) Robbins of Georgia

He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren: Allie, Ella, and Ally; Joshua, Matt, Beth, and Jessica; Mikaela and Scottie; and Josclyn, Annsley, and Breann; along with 9 great-grandchildren, his brother, Harry Lee Robbins and his wife Jo as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, George Allen, and Alma Robbins; his brother, William Robbins; and his very dear friend, Eugene Wrona (Uncle Gene).

Life's Work and Passions

Ed spent 30 years in management with IBM. During that time his job at IBM took his family to 3 wonderful residences - Endicott, NY; Saugerties NY and Mechanicsburg, PA After retiring in 2005, he and Bonnie moved to Brighton, Michigan, where they spent the next 16 years before settling in Georgia.

Ed was a devoted husband and father who loved his four sons deeply. He participated in all the boys' activities and especially enjoyed coaching their baseball and soccer teams. An avid golfer, he also gave his time as a volunteer marshal at a PGA golf tournament - the BC Open. His favorite tournament to watch and attend was the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, which held a special place in his heart. A proud Pennsylvania native, he rarely missed a chance to cheer on the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Phillies, along with his Dallas Cowboys. One other passion Ed had was his love for his dogs, especially his friend Baron!!

Celebration of Life Services

Family and friends are invited to attend services to celebrate Ed's life with military honors.

• Funeral/Memorial Service: Friday, October 30th, 2026, at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming GA 30040 with visitation at 3:30 and the Celebration of Life at 4:00.
• Reception to follow.
• Please come as you are – business casual or relaxed attire is welcome.

Tributes and Donations

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Ed's memory to one of the following charities: Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at dav.org, or the Atlanta Humane Society at atlantahumane.org/donate or P.O. Box 746181, Atlanta, GA 30374. Online condolences, memories, and photos may be shared on his memorial page at http://www.ingramfuneralhome.com.