City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremation
Obituary
George “Mike” Robbins
Franklinton, North Carolina
Age 68.
Died 04/10/2025.
Beloved Pops, Dad, Husband, Brother, Son, Friend, and Builder
October 13, 1956 – April 10, 2025
If you needed help, Mike Robbins was the guy who would drop everything without
hesitation and show up with exactly the right tools for the job. Whether fixing a leaky
faucet, framing a house, or just lightening the mood, he brought quiet strength, a willing
spirit, and a sense of humor that made any space feel lighter. He lived with humility,
care, and a deep love for his family, friends, and the people he served through his work.
A trusted builder and carpenter across Wake, Granville, and Franklin Counties, Mike
was known for putting his personal touch into every job and took great pride in his work.
His clients knew they were in good hands from day one, more often than not, they
became friends before the job was done.
Mike never met a stranger, as he had a way of connecting with everyone he
encountered, usually through a well-timed story, a laugh. Whether it was a neighbor, a
client, or someone behind him in line at the hardware store, Mike found common ground
and left people better than he found them.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, James David Robbins Sr., his older brother,
James “Jim” David Robbins Jr., and his brother-in-law, Brian Wilkinson, who have no
doubt welcomed him with open arms.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Wilkinson Robbins, who stood by his side
through every project and every phase of life. He also leaves behind three sons:
Michael (Christina), Joshua (Kaitlyn), and Ethan, each carrying on his legacy of hard
work, humor, and generosity. Mike is also survived by his mother, Doris Respess
Robbins, who he shares his quick wit with, and his brothers Dan and Jack.
And then there are his grandchildren, Charlotte, Jadon, and Kharis, his greatest joy and
best excuse for always having a sweet treat on hand. He adored them endlessly and
took every chance to show off their latest photos to anyone who’d look, whether you
asked or not. He had a picture (or ten) ready to go, usually with a proud grin and a story
to match.
Mike didn’t need a spotlight. He just needed a job done right, and people he loved to
share it with. Though he may be gone from our daily routines, the foundation he laid will
carry on through the many lives he touched. Now, after a lifetime of building here on
earth, he’s finally met the first Carpenter, Jesus, face to face.
His legacy isn’t just in the structures he built, but in the character he modeled, the
burdens he lifted, and the joy he brought with him wherever he went.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stand Up To Cancer. Mike
had been standing up to cancer since September of 2021, and true to his nature, he
faced it with strength, determination, and his trademark sense of humor. Supporting this
cause is a meaningful way to honor his fight and the fight of others.
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City of Oaks Cremation and Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Raleigh, serving all of North Carolina and beyond. We provide an alternative to costly funeral homes and every day we help families in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all over North Carolina make simple, affordable funeral arrangements.
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Apples to Apples
Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.
The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.
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We're committed to providing families within our community unsurpassed service before, during and after the time of loss.
Our staff will provide clear communication to your family through each step as we move forward from the original phone call notifying us of a death to the time we deliver the urn back to your family. We will treat your family with the utmost respect, as we honor the wishes of your loved one.
We promise to make this process affordable and as endurable as possible.
State Wide
Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.
Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.
Our Services
$1196.75
Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.
$2875.66
We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.
$1917.84
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.
$2497.50
An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.
$6081.48
We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.
$3033.75
This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.
$2640.59
As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.