The Daily Journal, Vineland NJ Thursday, March 2, 2006


Norman "Pete" Robbins, 89
Lifelong farmer, member of Port Norris Baptist Church
Norman "Pete" Robbins, 89, of Port Norris died Sunday morning, Feb. 26,
2006, at South Jersey Extended Care in Bridgeton after a lengthy
illness. Born in Port Norris, he was a lifelong resident, and the
son of the late Norman and Rachel McDaniels Robbins and the husband
of Elizabeth Lore Robbins. Mr. Robbins was a farmer all his life. He
farmed salt hay and vegetables, and was known as the "lima bean king
of Port Norris." He was a member of Port Norris Baptist Church for 65
years. Surviving besides his wife are his children, Norman Robbins III
of Port Norris, Emma Nichols of Dividing Creek, Eileen Berry-Bernhardt
of Port Norris; a brother, Harry "Hap" Robbins of Port Norris; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his
daughter, Brenda Platter; three brothers, Willard "Bill", Charles "Chick"
and Paul "Mack"; and four sisters, Mary Robbins, Maria "Zie", Eva Mayhew
and Leah Cholerton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Hoffman Funeral Homes, 2507 High St., Port Norris. Interment will be at
Haleyville Cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the services
Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to Port Norris Baptist Church,
P.O. Box 276, Port Norris, N.J. 08349.