HARVEY ROBBINS

Harvey Lee Robbins, “Biddie,” age 89, of Middlesboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Middlesboro Nursing Home in Middlesboro. One of eleven children, he was born at Colmar on November 12, 1936, to Chester and Margaret Robbins, who preceded him in death.

Also known by his CB handle, “Uncle Fud”, Harvey worked for Mountain Drive Coal Company for 25 years, where he took pride in his work as a heavy equipment operator. Outside of work, he enjoyed bank fishing for walleye along the Powell River, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats with his family, and relaxing outdoors with a good cigar. He was also a talented musician who used both his voice and guitar to praise the Lord, having taught himself to play as a teenager and continuing for more than seven decades. For many years, he sang with the gospel group, The Traveler’s Quartet, alongside his wife Janet.

In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Robbins; four brothers; and six sisters.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Linda (Jerry) Lawson, Anthony (Zelda) Robbins, and Andrea (Arnold) England; his grandchildren: Lauren (Brennan) O’Quinn, Bryan (Robyn) Robbins, and Krystin (Anthony) Wilson; and his great-grandchildren: Rylan O’Quinn, Skylar O’Quinn, Aubree England, Savannah Howerton, and Sadie Howerton.

He also leaves behind a special nephew, Elwood Robbins and special niece, Brenda Allen. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A special thanks to Dr. C. A. Moore for providing medical care the past 35 years.

The family of Harvey Robbins will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Green Hills Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Green Hills Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Preston Smith presiding. Music will be provided by Jimmy and Adam Barnes. 

Graveside Services will immediately follow at the Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro, Kentucky. 

Pallbearers will be Bryan Robbins, Brennan O’Quinn, Anthony Wilson, Jerry Lawson, Arnold England and Kenny Gwaltney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Robbins, Matthew Robbins, T. J. Hurst, and Junior Owens.

Green Hills Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is honored to serve the Robbins Family.

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