In memory of Phillip Evins Robinson

Phillip Evins Robinson, born in Birmingham, Ala. on March 28, 1961, passed away in his Nashville home July 29, 2008. The son of Jesse David Robinson and Marianne Robinson Merryfield, he is survived by his mother, Marianne, his step-father, James Merryfield, his sister, Eugenia Love Robinson, and his niece, Emily Eugenia Torre.

A 1979 graduate of Huffman High School in Birmingham, Ala., Phillip received his BA in Communications from The University of Alabama. After graduation, he went to work for Judge William A. Jackson and began attending Birmingham School of Law. He graduated in 1989 and received an award for Outstanding Delivery in Moot Court. Phillip had developed an early interest in law when he interned at the Birmingham firm of Hare, Wynn, Newell and Newton while still in high school. His many associations with well-respected members of the legal community inspired him to pursue his lifelong work in service to others.

Phillip was a gentle, loving man with a great sense of humor and an amazing capacity for caring and serving. Phillip enjoyed music, and over the years he maintained close friendships with several friends who continue to be involved in the music industry. Most recently, Phillip had enjoyed reuniting with these friends at concerts in Birmingham.

In 2000, Phillip fulfilled his youthful dream of joining the Peace Corps and served in Kenya until 2002. During his time there, he played an instrumental role in educational programs and in the construction of a small church where previously there had stood only a small tree and two small benches.

Phillip was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and his close association there provided an ongoing opportunity for daily service to the wonder and glory of the Lord.

At the time of his death, Phillip was employed as the head of marketing for Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity, an ideal job and perfect fit for his benevolent and loving spirit.

Phillip continued to give, even in death, by donating his body to the medical research facility at The University of Tennessee.

His memorial service was conducted at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Nashville on Sunday, August 3, 2008. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity, 1006 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 or to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 615 Sixth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203.