Kenneth Robbins

Ken Robbins (Robbie) entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2025 to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A small family graveside service at Bluegrass Memorial Cemetery will be held at a later date. Robbie was born in Sugar Creek, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth (maiden name, Dilley) Robbins, and Harrison Grant (Rudy) Robbins. He graduated from Oil City High School in 1952, and voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953 during the Korean War draft. He quickly realized how much he loved serving his country, and specialized in Aircraft maintenance and served as Crew Chief at Travis Air Force Base in Vacaville, California and served all over the world during both the Korean War and Vietnam war conflicts. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant, NCO (Non-Commissioned officer) and oversaw the aircraft maintenance line at Little Rock Air Force Base, in Jacksonville, AR. He proudly served his country for a total of 26 years and retired begrudgingly because the next rank promotion was "behind a desk" and he always wanted to serve with his men. After he retired, he relocated back to Vacaville, California and worked at the local airport with a close friend he served with. He loved airplanes, and even helped buy a vintage single engine and restored it with his friends. He had a wonderful group of friends who became his family, some knew him as "Uncle Robbie". He traveled, and stayed physically fit. He relocated to Frankfort Kentucky after an illness to be near his daughter, and remained physically active right even at the age of 91. He had a very special bond with his daughter even to the very end, he was an exceptional father to her. Everyone who knew him loved his smile and quiet manner, he was a very dedicated son, father, father in law, grandfather, friend, honorary uncle, neighbor, citizen, patriot, and child of God. His long life of loyalty and love will long be remembered and cherished. He is survived by his daughter, Gina (Jim) Huggins, grandson Evan Huggins and close family friends Mike (Elaine) Crombie, their children: Ben, Daniel, Allyson and Linda Crombie and her daughter Amber. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his USAF "brothers" Norm Crombie, and Raymond Puff. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Air Force Aid https://afas.org Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Kenneth Robbins

April 15, 1933 - March 25, 2025