Sidney Eugene Robinson , of Fredericksburg, VA, departed this life suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was predeceased by his hero brother, Charles Robinson, Jr. Sidney was born on June 17, 1955, in Fredericksburg, VA. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Jeanette Robinson.

Sidney attended Fredericksburg City Public Schools and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1974 where he was an outstanding basketball player with an interest in engineering and technology. He was also an original member of the famed Monroe Singers. He matriculated at Norfolk State University and earned a degree in Electronic Engineering and Music Education. Sidney also earned a Master of Education degree with an emphasis on Technology at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He did additional studies at the University of Hartford, the University of Phoenix, Fredericksburg Bible Institute, and the Spotsylvania Transportation Services.

Sidney was a true educator that felt it was of the essence to encourage, educate, and uplift the potential of those whom he encountered. He was a highly sought STEM educator and served the Fredericksburg area well in this capacity. Sidney conducted many STEM workshops and tech fairs over the years. His career extended from a technology and engineering educator at high school and the college level.

The recipient of many honors, Sidney received a Howard University Graduate Fellowship, IDEA Grants for Elementary Schools Technology Fairs for 13 years, NCNW Technology grants for youth STEM workshops, and Summer Station for young students at Walker-Grant among others. Sid also presented at several conferences including, Tech Ed for Teachers, Loyola University and Morgan State University, the National Alliance of Resident Services in Affordable One Assisted Housing STEM, and Spotsylvania Education Foundation (School Technology and Engineering Fair).

With his love for STEM, Sidney took his technology wherever he went, including his beloved Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church where he has been a member since childhood. He served as a Sunday School teacher, a deacon, and an officer in the Diaconate ministry, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, officer in the Anthony Lee Men's Club, a member of the senior choir, the gospel choir, and the Men's Chorus, and a vacation bible school teacher for many years. He was a masterful songbird who stirred the souls of whoever heard his magical tenor voice.

Sidney leaves to mourn the love of his life, his wife, S.J. Cordell-Robinson of Spotsylvania, VA; four children, Tonyia Robinson Short (Tony) of Orange County, CA, Syndy Robinson Buchanan (Ryan) of Atlanta GA, Shirlette Robinson, and Terrell Devante Robinson (Jaida) of Spotsylvania, VA; his grandchildren, Brittney, Damian, De'von, Je'von, Tre'von, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Synia, and Terrell, Jr.; great grandchildren, A'zaria, Rahmire, and Melody; his loving siblings, Annette R. Crawford, of Silver Spring, MD, Dyanna Robinson-Tripp (Johnnie) of Spotsylvania, VA, Tina Robinson, of Stafford, VA, Myrna Robinson, of Upper Marlboro, MD, Letitia Nelson (Alvin), of Chesterfield County, VA, Marcia Robinson, sister-in-law of Stafford, VA, Diane Cordell-Wright (Michael), sister-in-law and brother-in-law, of Rocky Mount, NC, Timothy L. Cordell (Janice), brother-in-law and sister-in-law, of Rocky Mount, NC, Robert Cordell, brother-in-law, of Rocky Mount, NC, and Dorothy Shepherd, and Dr. Patricia Cordell, sisters-in-law, of Pontiac, MI; his devoted aunt, Anne Robinson of Stafford, VA; his uncle, Edgar Lewis of Oxon Hill, MD; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive him.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour before the funeral service. A funeral service will be held at Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 PM. The interment will follow at Glen Haven Cemetery.