John David Robbins
October 16, 1959 - October 26, 2017

Funeral services for Mr. John David Robbins, age 58, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Jerry Harris, Bro. Jimmy Dixon Bro. Rick Lacy will officiate. A private family burial will be in the Robbins View Stables Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening, October 28, 2017 at the Rotary Ag Building located at the Overton County Fairgrounds from 5 until 9 p.m., then on Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of services at Speck Funeral Home.David passed peacefully Thursday evening, October 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born October 16, 1958 in Jackson County to John Robbins the late Betty Tayes Robbins. David was a 1977 graduate of Livingston Academy. He worked as the Plant Manager for Hutchinson for many years. David served as President of the Overton County Fair Board for over 25 years and was dedicated in making the Overton County Fair a success. He loved his family, training Walking Horses judging them. He enjoyed going to church and being on his farm, and spending time with his son, John Ross at horse shows. He loved people, especially his fair board his Hutchinson family.He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mrs. Cindy Hogue Robbins, of Livingston, TN; son, John Ross Robins Stephanie Sherfield of Murfreesboro, TN; father, John Robbins of Livingston, TN; sister, Cathy Stacey of Rickman, TN. several nieces and nephews.David was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Tayes Robbins.Pallbearers to serve are Timmy Martin, Tony Bilbrey, Ronnie Smith, Mike Rittenberry, Sam Lasater Jack Poindexter.Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fair Board Members Drew Huffines.

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