J. Robinson & Sons Funeral Directors

03/01/2026

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02/27/2026

Celebrate the life of Kevin Davis and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

02/27/2026

Celebrate the life of Shelia Davis and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

02/26/2026

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02/21/2026

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Sue Fields

With heartfelt reverence, we honor the life and legacy of Carolyn Sue Fields — a woman whose presence was both gentle and powerful, whose love was steadfast, and whose spirit illuminated every space she entered.

Carolyn embodied grace in its purest form. Her kindness was not merely spoken, but lived daily through quiet acts of compassion, unwavering devotion to family, and a sincere warmth that embraced all who knew her. She carried herself with dignity, strength, and an unshakable faith that guided her journey.

Though her earthly chapter has closed, her influence remains woven into the hearts of those she cherished. Her laughter echoes in our memories, her wisdom continues to guide us, and her love endures as a lasting inheritance.

We celebrate a life beautifully lived and a soul deeply loved. May her memory forever be a blessing and a source of comfort. 🎩🧡

02/13/2026

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View Robert Randon's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

02/07/2026

Black History Month — Morticians Edition

In every community there are quiet pillars — families whose work is not always seen on stages or in headlines, yet whose hands have carried generations with dignity. In Brazoria County, Texas, one of those pillars is E. Viola & Son Funeral Home of West Columbia, a name woven into both local history and African-American excellence.

Established in 1936, E. Viola & Son became the first Black-owned funeral home in Brazoria County — a profound achievement during an era when segregation shaped every part of life, including death care. At a time when many Black families were forced to prepare and lay out their own loved ones at home, the Viola family offered something transformative: professional, respectful, and dignified funeral service for their community. (columbiahistoricalmuseum.org)

The legacy carried forward under Mortician Traversia Julius Viola Sr., a Prairie View A&M-educated embalmer trained in both science and service. He and his family operated the funeral home for decades, becoming trusted caretakers, civic leaders, and servants to the people of West Columbia. (columbiahistoricalmuseum.org)
His sons, Traversia “Viola” Jr. and Kim Freeman Viola, followed the same sacred path, both becoming licensed morticians and continuing the family’s calling.

But the Viola legacy did not end with the family name — it multiplied.

E. Viola & Son Funeral Home became a training ground. Inside those preparation rooms and arrangement offices, knowledge was handed down the old way — through mentorship. Among those who learned under their guidance were Ernest O’Quinn, Robert Dixon, later founder of Dixon Funeral Home, Nicholas Davis and Jazzmond Robinson, owner and mortician of J. Robinson & Sons Funeral Directors

From one funeral home came many careers. From one mentor came multiple establishments. From one Black business came an entire professional lineage.

This is Black excellence in its purest form — not only building a business, but building people.

For nearly a century, the Viola family’s work represented more than funerals. They offered dignity during segregation, education through apprenticeship, and stability through service. They proved that African-American entrepreneurship in death care was not simply about operating a funeral home — it was about restoring honor to families at life’s most fragile moment.

Every procession, every service, and every life celebrated carried forward a simple but powerful truth:

Some families build wealth.
Some families build institutions.
The Viola family built a profession — and a legacy that still walks with us today.
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02/07/2026

In Loving Memory of
Mr. Eddie B. Washington

With profound reverence and heartfelt reflection, we honor the life and legacy of Mr. Eddie B. Washington — a man whose presence carried quiet strength, dignified grace, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Mr. Washington lived a life defined not merely by the years he was granted, but by the lives he touched. He possessed a steady spirit, a kind disposition, and a wisdom that spoke even in silence. To know him was to experience sincerity, loyalty, and a comforting assurance that you were in the company of a gentleman of character.

His memory will forever remain woven into the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of crossing his path. Though his earthly journey has concluded, his influence endures — in shared stories, warm laughter remembered, and the enduring love he leaves behind.

We pause in gratitude for his life, and we commend his soul to eternal peace.

“Those we love never truly depart; they walk beside us every day — unseen, unheard, yet always near.”

Forever remembered.
Forever honored.
Forever loved.
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02/05/2026

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View Carolyn Sue Fields's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.