Norman “Patrick” Robinson III

Norman “Patrick” Robinson III passed away Monday December 1st at 7:45pm at Studer Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  He was surrounded by his family with all the love and support they could offer.

Born on March 11, 2009 in Panama City Fl. He spent the first half of his life in Panama City until we moved to Defuniak Springs, FL in 2018. He attended Maude Saunders Elementary School and then moved to The Wise Center where he was still currently a student in an access classroom. 

 

Patrick started having seizures at 6 months old and was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome when he was 2 and half years old. Patrick faced lots of challenges during his short time here on Earth. We never had seizure freedom but up until 2023 he had 1 seizure once every 4 to 6 weeks. Patrick was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023. In 2024 after a biopsy it was classified as benign. However Patrick’s seizures became worse due to the tumor. When he passed he was having 2 to 3 tonic clonic seizures a week, as well has numerous clonic and myoclonic seizures. We can be at peace knowing that he is with our heavenly father in perfect health with no pain and without any limitations. 

 

Despite all of the challenges that Patrick faced and the pain that he went through he was still filled with so much life and energy. He never met a stranger and to know Patrick was to know love. He had this charismatic energy about him that would draw anyone and everyone in. His smile, his energy, his excitement over the little things were so contagious he could turn anyone’s day around. 

 

Anyone who knew Patrick knew he was obsessed with a mop and a bucket. This obsession started at a very young age and it never changed. He owned 4 industrial buckets of different colors (2 yellow, a blue, and a green) and his wish list included other colors that he didn’t have yet. Anytime we were out and about if he saw a mop and bucket he would beeline for it. He always wanted to help no matter what. In school this was how they sometimes got him to do his work or to eat. Rewarding him with mopping a bathroom or the lunch room. The smile on his face when he got to mop could brighten an entire room and you yourself couldn’t help but smile with him. Basketball came in a close second to his mop and bucket. The pure joy on his face when he made a basket and especially when he made several in a row. Patrick also enjoyed challenger baseball, floor puzzles, pop the pig, paw patrol, and bubble guppies. Walmart was his favorite place to go but he was already ready for a ride to anywhere. 

 

Patrick was very blessed and loved in his life. He had a vast village and it included family, friends, teachers, nurses, aides, therapists, and first responders. Thank you to everyone who cared and supported my beautiful boy. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your unwavering generosity and support all of these years. 

 

Patrick will forever be cherished and a inspiration to his parents Somer and Tommy Pickard, Norman Patrick Robinson Jr, his grandparents Vickie Sheffield, Shirley Robinson, Thomas and Justina Pickard. His siblings Pia S. Robinson, Onix Pickard, Montanna Pickard, Brandon Pickard, Railyn Pickard, Graiden Zembellas, Jareth Zembellas, as well as an immense amount of cousins, aunts, and uncles.