Robert James Linell Binns was born October 13, 1952 in Monticello, Arkansas to Callie Marcelene McCray & Robert (Boots) Binns. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Drew Memorial Hospital.
Linell "Duck" as he was called among friends & family, was a 1970 graduate of Drew High School. On December 30, 1972 he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn E. Johnson; and to this union, four children were born.
At the age of 12, he began working at the Pepsi Cola Plant. He finished High School and went to Pine Bluff Vo-Tech for Mechanics. Other jobs included: Harmon Wilson, Joe's Forestry, Don Malones Urban Housing, Burlington Spinning Plant, UAM, and International Paper, where he retired. He began working at CC's Daycare alongside his wife where he was dedicated and known to all the children as "Papa."
In Linell's younger years, he was a member of Pilgrim Rest AME Church. Later he obeyed the gospel and became a member of the church of Christ and worshipped at the church of Christ at Kennedy Boulevard, where he remained until his health failed.
Linell loved sports. He was an avid hunter which is how he earned his nickname "Duck." He played baseball as a student and as an adult he played softball in the community. He competed in the bowling league in Monticello. Linell coached little league baseball for years and was a mentor to many young people, leading his mentees to championships.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Binns and Marcelene McCray-Ross, a sister, Gladys Daniels, and a grandson, Robert III.
Linell was a family man and dearly loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Carolyn Binns; four children: Robert Binns Jr. (Nancy) of Shreveport, LA, Rodney Binns (Sharmaine), Camisha Binns, Reggie Binns (Catherine) of Monticello, AR; Nekietha Johnson, Raymond Clary (Anne), raised as his children, and a special son, Terrence Jones of Monticello, AR; seven siblings: Calla Fisher (Joseph) of Parsons, TN, Dewey Binns of Monticello, AR, Quincey L. Ross (Janice) of Grandbury, Texas, Luevonda Ross, Rose Scott, and Virginia Binns all of Monticello, AR, and raised as a sister, Corine Smith of Milwaukee, WI; thirteen grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Condolences(39)
maxine waters
Leesburg, GA Friday, November 13, 2015 I am sorry for you and your family loss. I was searching for Dewey L. Binns and ran across this obituary. Dewey was a friend of my brother, Earnest Hicks, while he was in the military and I have been searching for him for a while.Maxine Ridgell e
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 God bless you and your familyLaKeisha Matthews
, TX Monday, January 20, 2014 My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.Elvin Owens Jr.
Timonium, MD Thursday, January 16, 2014 Honest Man!Wonderful Person!
In my prayers
Becke Perkins Williams
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 11, 2014 Dear family,I am so so sorry for your loss, the passing of your beloved husband, brother, and father must be difficult to bear. The love and memories your family shares will comfort you until you meet him again.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, peace to you all.
Mary Allen
Little Rock, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 Hi Carolyn, So sorry fMary Allen
Little Rock, AR Monday, January 6, 2014 Hi Carolyn, So sorry for your loss. I am glad that we got a chance to meet him when we were in town for Kay's B'day celebration. He seemed very nice and laid back. You and your family are in our prayers. Take care.Sharon ibukun
Dallas, TX Sunday, January 5, 2014 My condolences to the family .we will keep you in our prayersSherry Carson
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 5, 2014 Reggie & family, So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May God surround you with His love, peace,comfort and strength.Jermaine and Maurion Walton
Conway, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 Praying for you guys!!Sarah & John Martin
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I saw you at the hospital but had no idea your husband was there. May God bring you rest at this time. Reggie, we love you and our hearts go out to Virginia and all siblings,children and grandchildren.Wanda Kulbeth-Harris
Vilonia, AR Saturday, January 4, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with the family!Gwen Johnson
Southaven, MS Friday, January 3, 2014 Earth has No sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Auntie I am so sorry to be signing this book so soon Know that I love you and am praying for you. To my cousins I have been where you are right now and it is tough to deal with even today as I think of you all I also reflect back. I pray that God will strengthen each of you for this NEW journey you are about to travel. Mookie, I Do know what you are feeling being the only girl myself it doesn't get any easier but it gets better in TIME. My Love to you all. Sorry we cannot be there as we are laying my children's granny to rest @the same time.Janet Curlett
Hazen, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 We are sending prayers and sympathy to Carolyn Binns and family. Love you all. Aunt Florence, Janet, Ann CurlettClara Tucker-Thompson
Russellville, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Praying for God's peace, comfort, guidance during this hour of bereavement.....Clara and family
Antwan Criswell
Conway, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 I'm praying for the family during this time. May you find comfort knowing that God will never leave you.Antwan Criswell-friend of Mr.Ed & Mrs.DebraAnn & Tanisha Minter
Carol Moore
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Our family is keeping this family in our prayers.Camisha
, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Daddy I am missing you so much right now! You were and still is the best father and grandfather that any group of kids could have asked for! There will be a void in my life from this point on! Thank you for helping me with my babies and loving them and also spoiling them rotten:) We love you too the moon and back and I promise my babies will never ever forget you!Your one and only babygirl and my babies,
Camisha Binns, MaKayla, Lamiracle, and Zaedin
Talia Lambert
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Condolences are definitely with the family at this time. I didn't personally know you, but I only heard great things about you. You can now rest in peace with no more pain....know that you are leaving behind a WONDERFUL wife and brilliant children. Rest with a smile!!! All of your troubles are now gone.Mary Faye King
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 My deepest condolences to Robert's family. I knew Robert, Carolyn and Robert's siblings from my first teaching job at Drew High. He was a fine young man even back then and went on to be a pillar of the community. Monticello and Drew County is poorer for his passing. He will be missed. Mary Faye KingJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 I am saddened for you loss. I know how your heart must ache at this sad time. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God put his loving arms around you to give you peace. With love & sympathy,Janice Wiggam McAllister
Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Robert, Reggie, & Family - You are all in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, Paige & Family
Bishop Sam Wherry PhD77
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Spouse Carolyn, Paul Quincey, Callie, Luevonda, Dewey, Virginia, Sons/Daughters and members of the family, Grief is a perfect normal response to the death of Robert James Linell Binns. It is an adjustment process, which will allow all of you too gradually to accept this loss. The process is the same whether you are grieving the loss of a brother, sister or other significant person.The death of Robert James Linell Binns from this mortal state to immortality is a great loss and it is necessary to acknowledge it not only to your self-but to others. The adjustment will be easier for all family members by feeling free in expressing your respective grief. In addition to your feelings of despair and loneliness, you have to lose control of your emotions. Painful as it is, it is part of the normal grieving process. However, there is also an intensifying of faith in Jesus Christ, which gives you sufficient inner strength to carry you through this difficult period.
Finally, with the passing of time, there will be a gradual severing of
Robert James Linell Binns's thoughts and emotional ties. As you emerge from this bereavement, you will discover that you are a stronger person than you were before his death, you all will have gained a deeper faith, along with increased sensitivity, and greater understanding and compassion for one another and for others.
Humbly Submitted
Bishop Sam Wherry PhD77'
World Link of Churches and Ministries Incorporated
Juan Fisher
Cordova, TN Thursday, January 2, 2014 Uncle Linell you will be missed very much. Much Love and Rest In Peace.....Your beloved Nephew, Juan.Oneka Allen-Johnson
Hamburg, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Hello, Carolyn it's Toy. Remembering you and family, and my heart, and in my prayers. Love you much.Rev. Angela Brewster, Pastor at Pilgrim Rest AMEC
Texarkana, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Quincy, Chuck and I are praying for you and the entire family. We are very sorry for your loss. If you need us we are just a phone call away. Give Gib a call.Nancy Faulkner
Lake Village, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Carolyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. It's been so long since I have seen you , but you are never forgotten!Kim and David Hoffman
Little Rock, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Reggie and Catherine, We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for God to comfort you as only He can.Debra McCray Reid
Memphis, TN Thursday, January 2, 2014 I am praying for the family. My condolences.Donna Hedwood
Valdosta, GA Thursday, January 2, 2014 It really hurt to sign the guestbook of my dear brother-in-law.I love you and you will be miss.My heart and prayers go out to my sister and family.Robert and Gwendolyn Rafter
Stone Mountain, GA Thursday, January 2, 2014 Carolyn and family, Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband and father. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Robert Sr. is not at rest from all labor and sickness. He is now present with the Lord.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Dear Carolyn, I am so sorry for the loss of you husband. May God give you strength to get through this sad time.My prayers go up for you and your family
Kathey Smith
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Kristi Hamilton
, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 To Mrs.Carolyn and family so very sorry aboutYou alls loss praying the God will give you all
The strength to move forward love u guys.
Joyce Wells
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 We are sending our prayers & condolences to you Carolyn Binns & your family in the time of your bereavement. May God Bless You.Dwight & Joyce Wells
Tammy Busch
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Carolyn and family,I am so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Praying God will wrap his arms around all of you and give you comfort and peace. Love you all.
Tammy Busch
Deena Smith-Jones
Bryant, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Ms. Carolyn and family,I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Lenell. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May GOD continue to provide you with courage and strength now and going forward. Blessings!
Stacey Young-Davis
, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Thinking of you and praying for strength and comfort in the days ahead.KATTIE MATTHEWS
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 31, 2013 To Carolyn -Camisha (Mookie) and the Binns Family. I'm sorry for your loss and just want to extend my sincere condolences for the loss Robert Sr. I'm Praying for the Family. May GOD Bless and Keep up. Love you. Kattie Matthews and Family,