Victor Robinson, Jr.

Victor Robinson Jr., aka Bipp, Big Butter and Butta, was born on September 22, 1974 to Victor Robinson Sr. and Shirley A. Godley. He was the first born child to his parents. VJ received his education through the Chicago Public Schools. He attended Simeon High School for a short time and later graduated from Tilden High School. He furthered his education at Job Corps in Texas and became a Professional Brick Layer. He worked in different factories and jobs in both Illinois and Iowa. VJ studied the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses for years until he decided to move away from his mother's home. VJ loved his mother and no matter what, he would come back and forth to see her. He knew that when and if he called her, she would be on her way to see about him. When he was in trouble with the law, he knew she would rescue him no matter what. Even when he was sick during the last 10 years, he would say, call my mom, my sickle cell is acting up. VJ was a family man that loved his family and they all loved him. He loved helping people always making them smile and laugh. Big Butter was a true comedian with a big heart and very talkative. VJ and his stepfather Jessie Godley were extremely close. Jessie helped raise VJ and you could not tell Jessie wasn't his biological father. As VJ got older, he began calling Jessie "Daddy" and "Pops". Through the years, they became best of friends having the best father and son relationship. VJ was a loving father that loved all of his children dearly even with them being in different states. He loved his brother Damien L. Robinson Sr. and his sister Meonkatoleray Unique Godley unconditionally. Their sibling bond was real, one that most would not understand. VJ will be missed dearly. There are numerous stories to be shared about VJ and his love of many family members. His uncle Rocky Donahue, whom he referred to as his twin and who he imitated; to how he loved visiting his uncle Timothy Donahue in Louisiana where he would ride the horses; his aunt Joyce Forbes and his his aunt Enola Stewart who gave him the nickname of Bipp. He loved visiting Louisiana and spending time with his cousins Jerome Forbes Jr. and Liquita Harris. He will be missed in Louisiana, Chicago, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. VJ loved his neighborhood friend, Ameera Jamison. In 2008, the two united in marriage. To this union two children were born. VJ was preceded in death by his father, Victor Robinson Sr. in 2003 and his adopted brother, Joseph L. Harris in 1998. Victor leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife, Ameera Jamison; his mother, Shirley Ann Godley and stepfather, Jessie Godley; his children, Briana D., Victor Tsezar III, Devonte Antone, Mariah Nicole, Domiseha, Kira Simone, Tykeesha Lashay, Anisha Rasheeda Aaisha, Devontae, Ameen Ghaalib One, Iceola, Jayceon Sincere and Blessyn Taje' Monique; his brother, Damien Leroy Robinson Sr.; his sister, Meonkatoleray Unique Godley; three grandchildren; two special brothers, Antonio Phillips "Lucky" and David Hasenburg; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Victor Robinson, Jr.

September 22, 1974 - June 22, 2016