Funeral Services for Mr. William Dennis Robinson, Jr. (Bill) of Tampa, who passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012, will be held on Saturday, March 10th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, with Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mr. William Dennis Robinson, Jr. was born on February 10, 1931. He was the youngest child born to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Olivia Robinson. He was the sixth child born to this couple. His siblings were Wilson, Donnell, Early, Joe and Bernice Robinson. They all preceded him in death. Bill Robinson was a native Floridian, a home town guy, born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He attended Booker T. Washington, Jr. High School. Bill, who might be better known as "Theoda" by the locals, had a reputation for being a great basketball player with a three point shot that made a difference on the court. Bill was also known for having a beautiful, melodic voice. Bill later took special interest in music and pursued a career in entertainment. He started his own singing group and aptly named it "Bill Robinson and the Quails." He and his group traveled around the world with the Leon Claxton show as part of the Harlem Review. During his career, he recorded several records and albums such as "The Cow", "Lay Your Head On My Shoulder", etc. Many of these songs are still being played in Europe and elsewhere. He worked closely with well-known artists in entertainment such as Lou Rawls, Flip Wilson, Red Fox, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cook, Sam & Dave, etc. He also sang lead for two of the top quartets in the country at that time, The Ink Spots, and the Platters. He was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. William "Bill" Robinson, Jr. was married three times and has been married to his current wife, Carroll Robinson for the past 36 years. They have resided in Miami, Florida for this entire time. From his first marriage he had two children, Gwendolyn Robinson Leno (Charles) and Linda Robinson and from his second marriage there were three children, William Robinson III (Debra), Reginald Robinson and Rhonda Jackson. His sixth child is Brenda Wilson (Michael), a resident of Tampa, Florida. Bill is survived by14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 4step children, Jimmy, Mark, Michael and Michelle Robinson of Miami Florida; niece, Mrs. Paulette Barb (Bishop Willie Barb), 3 cousins, Russell Person (Ruth), Edwin Person and the late Audrey Williams of Tampa, Florida; Their children include: Russell III, Brenda Perry, Derrick, Marvin and Deltrisha, Zeraldine Jackson and Donnie Williams; and a host of sorrowing relatives (cousins, nieces, nephews, etc.) and friends. The viewing will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday from 5-8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the service on Saturday.