Dr. Roger Alan Robinson

On 21 October 2022, Dr. Roger A. Robinson of Powell, Ohio, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 85 due to health complications. Born to Samuel Evermont and Martha Robinson (both deceased) of Belpre, Ohio, he graduated Belpre High School in 1955 (and received their 2014 Alumnus of the Year Award). After graduating from Marietta College in 1959, where he played varsity football and was a member of the honor society Omicron Delta Kappa, he entered The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He completed his medical degree in 1965 and interned a year at the Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He then enlisted with the U.S. Navy USMC from 1966-1968 where he served his country as a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps practicing family and emergency medicine. He completed his residency in radiology in 1971 and was board certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1972. Dr. Robinson served 35 years in the medical community. Helping people was part of his fabric. Roger worked as a radiologist and held leadership positions at numerous hospitals including Marion General Hospital ( Marion, OH), Mercy Hospital, St. Anthony-Mercy Hospital, Columbus Community Hospital (all Columbus, OH), Greenfield Area Medical Center (Greenfield, OH) and Adams County Hospital (West Union, OH). He also co-founded the Chase-Robinson Medical Practice. Roger was a member of numerous organizations including the NAACP, the National Radiology Society, the American Medical Association, the Central Ohio Radiology Society, the Columbus Medical Association and the Beta Beta Beta biological honor society. In addition to his love for amateur HAM radio and being a member of the American Radio Relay League-FCC, he had an unrivaled passion for Boxer dogs, the Browns and the Buckeyes. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary of Columbus, son Richard Robinson (Heather) of Powell, daughter Susan Robinson Austin of Chagrin Falls, son John Robinson of Powell, his seven grandchildren - Evan, Sydney, Olivia, Sidney, Eva, Reagan and Callie, his brother Evermont Robinson of Belpre and many cherished inlaws, nieces, nephews and cousins. The celebration of life for Roger will be held Saturday 29 October at St. Philip Episcopal Church 166 Woodland Ave. Columbus, OH 43203. Visitation begins at 10:30am and the service will commence at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider donations to St. Philip and/or the Apostolic Christian Church of Christ 735 E. Gates St. Columbus, OH 43206 Please refrain from having flowers delivered to church at this time, thank you.

Dr. Roger Alan Robinson

August 12, 1937 - October 21, 2022