D. Rusty Robinett of Centralia passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 17, 1956, in Centralia. He was the 1st-born child of his parents, Darrell F. Robinett and Margaret (Williamson) Robinett. He married the love of his life, Kimberly (Brantley) Robinett, on July 9, 1977, and she survives him.
Other survivors left to mourn his passing, is his daughter: Lindsay (Justin) Eigenrauch of Nashville, IL and his son: Blake A. Robinett. Also survived by his sisters: Gail (Steve) Barr, Pamela (Dwight) Terry, and Tina (Ron) Ward all of Centralia. Also survived by his 3 granddaughters: Hanley Presswood, Maisy, and Renley Eigenrauch, and his faithful 4-legged companion and assist dog: Chewy.
He was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents: Elvia and Helen Robinett, and Thomas and Adilade Williamson, and nephew: TJ Terry.
Rusty graduated from Centralia High School in 1974. He retired as a Painter in the Allied Trades Union. He also worked for several years as a team lead for Ligma Corp. In his spare time, he always had a project he was working on, whether restoring an old truck or car or tackling the never-ending home remodeling projects. He was also skilled in woodworking and furniture refurbishing. Most of all, he valued quality time with his family.
Funeral Services for Rusty will be held on Friday, January 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at The Rock Church, 515 Airport Road, Centralia, Illinois 62801, with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4-7 PM and on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials can be made to The Rock Church or a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, located at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, which is honored to be of service to Rusty’s Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
