Elijah James Robinson

Eli Robinson, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, in the comfort of his own home at the age of 21. With fierce determination, he courageously battled against Ewing Sarcoma for the last two years. He will always be the loving son of Ben and Lisa Robinson; devoted brother of Nolan Robinson and Lillie Robinson; beloved grandson of Judy (Jack) Collins, Joe (Laurie) Trail, Carol Robinson, and John (Bonnie) Robinson; and dear nephew to all of his aunts and uncles. Eli is also survived by many cousins and friends who love him dearly. Eli was an amazing young man and cherished every moment to live life to the fullest. He was an incredible son and always showed appreciation to his parents for everything. His family was everything to him, and he loved spending time with them. As a younger brother to Nolan, Eli was very competitive and would do anything his big brother did. He looked up to Nolan so much that he copied his every move, including choosing the same baseball number as Nolan (#29), which Eli ended up using for all sports he played. He was Nolan’s shadow through their younger years, and as they got older this created a really strong bond. As an older brother to Lillie, he was always watching over and protecting her. They had a really special connection, and he made sure she always felt included, and they loved to watch Marvel movies together. He showed how much he loved you with his big bear hugs, and was concerned about everyone’s well-being! He liked to play tough, but he had a soft side and was just a big teddy bear at heart. Eli loved all sports, especially baseball, and he traveled all over the country with his team, The Naturals. He was a fierce competitor, great teammate, and a strong leader. He enjoyed shooting hoops, playing poker and video games with his friends “GPH.” He loved spending time with his people and was happy doing anything as long as they were together. He looked forward to fantasy football every year and was a devoted Houston Texans fan. When he was younger, a favorite tradition was spending time with his cousins at the Black River on holiday weekends. Eli had a love for all animals, especially his three family dogs. As a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon at SEMO, Eli always had a great time with his fraternity. This became his second home thanks to the amazing bond he felt with his brothers. Eli participated in many intermural sports with his fraternity and really enjoyed being the quarterback for their flag football team. He was a loyal friend and would do anything for his buddies. He stuck up for the little guy, and helped people when they really needed it. He lived his life with fearless adventure, and he wasn't afraid to get his nose dirty, or just get dirty in general. Until his last few days, Eli kept his witty sense of humor, which helped him cope with these last two years. He was known for making people laugh and lightening the mood. Eli was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Warrior Foundation. Please join Eli's family for a Celebration of Life on Sunday October 5th, 2025 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. This will be a casual open house event held in the plaza at 9490 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63126. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill

Elijah James Robinson

August 15, 2003 - June 16, 2025