Richard Allen Robbins, 72, passed away Friday evening, June 28, 2013. He was born on August 4, 1940, the son of Dewey V. Robbins and Esther M. (Willmann) Robbins and resided in Blackford County his entire life. He graduated in 1958 from Eaton High School. He was a former factory worker and farmer before being disabled with vision and heart problems. Richard is survived by one sister, Gloria A. Woolard, Eaton, one niece, Melissa A. Wilkey, Eaton, one great-niece, Malea A. Curtis (friend, Andrew Miller), Crown Point, Indiana, one great-nephew, Marc A. Wilkey, Eaton and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Twila, brother-in-law, James R. Woolard, and nephew, John D. Woolard. Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City, is in charge of arrangements.