Mark Anthony Robinson

Mr. Mark Anthony Robinson was born August 17, 1966, in Caruthersville, Missouri. The son of Erma J. Robinson and Henry Driver, Jr., passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Mark Anthony Robinson resided in Saginaw, Michigan, for most of his life, though he expanded his horizons by moving to Indianapolis, Indiana, in search of better opportunities. He resided there for seven years before returning home to Saginaw to be closer to his family.

Mark grew up in Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he developed a foundation of faith that carried him throughout his life. He received his GED and was a hardworking man, but above all, he was a devoted family man. He never hesitated to care for his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews whenever called upon.

Mark was the life of the party—always entertaining with his quick wit, comedic sense of humor, and unforgettable presence on the dance floor, often challenging family members to spirited old-school dance battles. He enjoyed bike riding, playing basketball, weightlifting, barbecuing, and listening to good music, especially old-school rap and R&B. Some of his favorites included Kool Moe Dee, Mint Condition, and other classic artists who set the soundtrack to his life.

His spirit will live on through the music that brought him joy, the dance battles that filled family gatherings with laughter, and the love and togetherness he inspired as a proud, family-oriented man.

He leaves to cherish his memory: One daughter, Markiesha Robinson; two sons, Mark Anthony Robinson, Jr., and Lorenzo Mercado; grandchildren: Kentayvious Robinson, Douglas Askew, Jamirr Johnson, Markese Robinson, Mayjour Robinson, Evah Vanhook, and Jerimiah Luke; siblings: ten sisters, Herkita Robinson, Tanya Kemp, Bonita Driver, Geneva Robinson, Terra Robinson, Tracie Driver-Starks, Sonya Driver, Margaret Driver, Charlotta Ricks, Bonita Mullins; seven brothers, Ronald Driver, Tony Driver, Adrian Driver, Kevin Bowens, Lamont Bowens, Phillip Morgan and Darryl Shepherd; many nieces and nephews, and cousins; aunt, Virginia Nelson; uncle, Jay B. (Mammie) Robinson;

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Erma J. Robinson and Henry Driver, Jr.; brother, Stephen Driver; sister, Theresa Morgan White, grandparents, Tommy and Erma Robinson, Gracie Wright, and Henry Driver, Sr.; many aunts and uncles.

The family would like to express special thanks to our sister, Terra Robinson, and niece, Terra Deshields, for your unselfish love and care for Mark. Ms. Addie Ford, we thank you for loving him as if he were your own son.