James L. "Jimbo" Robinson, 72, of Delphi, passed away Saturday-December 31, 2022, at 11:42am, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi. He had been a resident there since October of 2022 and in failing health. He was born June 10, 1950, in Williamsport, to the late James E. & Ellen Maxine Brier. He was a 1968 graduate of East Tipp High School. He worked at Purdue University for 12 years, in the nitrogen warehouse. He also was a self-employed carpenter doing construction and remodel jobs in Delphi and surrounding communities. He was a member of the Delphi American Legion Post 75, West Lafayette Post 492 Sons of the American Legion, and was a past commander, and the Lafayette VFW. He was a founding member of the Tippecanoe River Rat Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing, river activities, mushroom hunting, country drives, and a cold Busch Light. Surviving: daughter-Lorie Robinson Shaneyfelt of Americus, daughter-Jamie Weirauch of Battle Creek, MI, sons-Chris & Tammy Sims of West Point, Lorin Robinson of Monticello, Jimmy Weirauch of St. Johns, MI, brother-Mike & Judy Boatman of Lafayette, sister-Jamie Robinson Wray of Delphi, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren survive. Preceded by a sister Vicki Reed. A memorial service for Jim will take place on Sunday-January 22, 2023, at the American Legion Post in West Lafayette, from 2pm to 5pm.  A celebration of Jimbo's life will take place this summer, one last trip down the Tippy.

Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view his obit or send an online condolence to the family, visit: http://www.abbottfuneralhome.com