Robin Haymon Obituary (1986 - 2020)

Robin Jamahl Haymon was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on August 6, 1986 to his loving parents Dr. Elmer Haymon, Jr. and Dr. Darlene Haymon Currie. At a young age, Robin seemed to have a spiritual calling. He was baptized at First Baptist Church of South Richmond May 1999. On May 25, 2020, Robin answered the call from heaven and peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Robin moved to Richmond Virginia in 1992 and was educated in Richmond Public Schools. He attended Fisher Elementary, Thompson Middle and graduated from Richmond Community High School in 2004. He went on to Old Dominion University and pursued his interest in graphic design. While at ODU, he reignited his passion for computer science technology which then led him to his dream job at Apple, Inc. Robin excelled through the ranks going from trainer to manager while embracing Tim Cook's leadership vision that focuses on "people, strategy, and execution." Robin Haymon loved his Apple family and spent countless hours interacting personally and virtually with them, so much so that he was known as a "genius," mediator, counselor and a voice of reason. One of his friends described him as "a bright light to so many people." It is true that he possessed a wisdom that spanned well beyond his years! Robin loved to travel and especially enjoyed cruising the Caribbean with an affinity for the Dominion Republic. He enjoyed yearly trips to Disney World and Universal Studios just to stay current with the new attractions of Star Wars. Robin loved anime and was an avid gamer. Those that knew him knew that he was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and took great pleasure in wearing his replica Super Bowl rings. As he said, "Always Rep the city that is instilled in your core." Robin follows in the footsteps of his older brother, Elmer Jafari Haymon, and joins his paternal grandparents, Elmer Haymon, Sr. and Esther R. Haymon, and maternal grandfather, Roderick Robinson, Jr. all who preceded him in death. His memory and legacy will be cherished by his proud parents, Elmer Haymon and Brewel and Darlene Currie, his maternal grandmother, Evelyn T. Robinson, his loving and devoted sister, Akilah Lynn Haymon and his adoring nephews, Jason Jafari Haymon and Caleb Eugene Haymon. Mourning his loss are his uncle LTC (retired) Roderick Robinson, III and his aunt Dr. Francine Haymon. Robin's life was greatly influenced and molded by a host of great-aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family members, Masons, and devoted friends who loved him dearly. Robin was an avid Star Wars fan. His computer screen saver expresses his thoughts: "There is no death, there is the force." Sir Robin Haymon, may the force be with you as you rest in peace. Public viewing will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 9AM - 2PM at which time the family will receive friends from 2PM - 4PM. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4PM at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Watch webcast for Robin J. Haymon: https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1070466