Services for Ernest Keith Robbins (Pepol), 68, of Marshall, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with his brother, Rodger Dale Robbins officiating. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Gardens in Scottsville. A time of visitation will be held today, Friday, April 10, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Ernest went home to be with the Lord over the sunset mountains into the arms of Jesus, his Saviour, who has loved him so, on April 7, 2015. Ernest was born on August 3, 1946, in Mineola, TX, to B.J. and Murl Robbins. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was owner and operator of Robbins Metal Buildings for over 30 years. He was a Baptist belonging to First Baptist Church of Karnack, TX. Ernest so enjoyed his gardening, fishing and spending time with all his family. He was an avid outdoorsman, taking care of his chickens and 1 old cat name Sprinkles. Surviving Mr. Robbins are his mother, Murl Robbins of Mansfield, TX; his loving wife, Tempi Robbins of Marshall; children, Todd and Rebecca Robbins of McLeod, TX, Brandon and Andrea Robbins of Marshall, Tiffiany "BooBoo" Robbins, also of Marshall; 2 brothers, Rodger Robbins of Grannis, AR, Stephen Robbins of Tyler, TX; 13 grandchildren, who he loved dearly, Colby, Jerrid, Christopher, Tyler, Chad, Brayden, Brenton, Peyton, Nikolas, Michael, Brooklynn, K'Leigh and Kymber Robbins; 4 great grandchildren, Regan, Kinsley, Miley, Marley and lil Parsley to arrive in July; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Ernest was preceded in death by his father, B.J. Robbins; 1 brother, Edward "Eddie" Robbins; and an infant son, Mark Everette Robbins. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father and a very loving grandfather, spoiling all his grandchildren. He is gone physically from this world, but will never leave our hearts, and his memory will live on forever with us all. Pallbearers will be Greg Franks (best friend), Colby Robbins, Christopher Robbins, Tyler Robbins, Chad Robbins, and Jerrid Robbins. Honorary pallbearers are all armed forces who served then and now to protect and keep America free.