John E. Robison, 86, a resident of Irving for over fifty years, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at his home. Born April 27, 1926 in Prosper, Texas, he was the son of Elbert and Harriet Elizabeth Maynard Robison. A U S Navy veteran, he was a lifetime member of the Prosper Historical Society and a member of St. Stephens Presbyterian Church in Irving. He married Margaret Haley June 25, 1961. He was a retired bookkeeper with Marr, Marr, Marth, CPA Firm. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ross and Bruce, and a sister, Dorothy Van Bevers, he is survived by his wife Margaret of Irving; a sister, Lona Biggs of Mesquite; sister-in-law, Sarah Bays of Alma, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Paris. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church 1621 W. Grauwyler in Irving. Dr. Ron Salfen will officiate. Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Presbyterian Church or to the donors favorite charity.