The Daily Journal, Vineland NJ  Friday July 14, 2017

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Capt. David Robbins Sr.
AGE: 80 - Mauricetown

Capt. David Robbins Sr., age 80, went home to be with his Saviour at home
in Mauricetown on July 11, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan G. Robbins, his sons
David Jr. (Patricia), Robert (Lisa), Donald (Dana), and his daughter
Suzanne Godfrey (Scott). He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren:
Kiersten Adams (Wes), Danielle Cullen (Mike), Jay, Robert, Tasker, Alexander,
Caroline, Nathan Robbins and Ryan, Evan, and Addison Godfrey. Also, three
great-grandchildren, Grace and Dane Adams and Julian Robbins.  Dave was born
to Leon and Almah Robbins. He was raised and spent most of his life in Port
Norris where he reaped the bounty of the bay following in the family oyster
business. His love of the water and close ties with his partner brothers,
expanded the "Jersey's Best" brand oysters to a national market.

He captained the schooner David Robbins Sr. for 30 years before passing
the torch to his son Bob.

He was a faithful member of Faith Bible Church in Vineland, NJ.

He enjoyed music, word working, and traveling. His favorite past time
was trapshooting, of which he was an avid shooter. He won the NJ State
Trapshooting Championship two different years, was inducted into the NJ Hall
of Fame for trapshooting in 2010. He belonged to Quinton Sportsman's Club,
Pine Valley Gun Club, Pine Belt Gun Club, Cavaliers, and was a member of
the Atlantic Indians winning many events. He loved to shoot the Florida Chain.

He was honored as a 2013 Living Legend by the Port Norris Historical Society
for his Outstanding Contribution to the Community.

Fair winds and following seas as you embark on your final journey to at
last lay down your trophies at the foot of that Old Rugged Cross.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 21st from 6-8 pm at the Hoffman
Funeral Home in Port Norris. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
July 22nd at 11:00 am at Faith Bible Church in Vineland.

Memorial contributions honoring Dave can to sent to Faith Bible Church,
3139 E. Vineland, NJ 08360 or Cumberland Christian School, 1100 W. Sherman
Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360.

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