Paul Walter "Brick" Robinson, Sr., also known as "PR", was born March 22, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He gain his wings and joined the heavenly band on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023, at his home in Columbus, Ohio.

Paul was the oldest of three, his sister and brother remember him making them the best sugar sandwiches in the world when they were small. His grandpants, James and Aluvia Butler had a large hand in raising him. His stepfather, Robert Edmonson did also. For Paul it truly took a village ! And God provided that village!

Paul was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System. He attended Chatham Elementary, McNaugher Middle, and Perry Traditional Academy.He made himself known to everyone in each school. At Chatham he set and broke gymnastics records. At McNaugher, he was the best and the fastest swimmer on the swim team, specializing in the Butterfly stroke. At Perry, he was without question the best lead guitarist. As a young boy playing baseball for Perry Athletic Association, he led the league in home runs and pitched the most shut outs. He was an outstanding athlete.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps when he was 19 years old. He served for seven years, Okinawa Japan, Camp Lejeune , North Carolina, Quantico, Virginia, and several other places.

PR's main love was playing the guitar. He started playing when he was 6 years old. He played in many bands in the states and abroad. The first band was the Brentley, Robinson Band while he was still in high school. He played in the Green Machine, PWR Incorporated, Controversy and many more.

He was lead guitarist and also a vocalist. He had a beautiful clear singing voice with absolute perfect pitch. He sang in the Mt. Zion Evangelical Luthern Church choir in his youth. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was 16 years old. He attended Brown Chapel AME and Christian Tabernacle Kodesh Church of Immanue; as a young child and teen.

Paul worked his entire life. He worked for cleaning companies, car dealerships, at the Pittsburgh Airport, drug stores, plus many more. He was often the manager or supervisor. He retired a few years ago when he began having trouble with his vision.

Paul fathered two children, Paul Jr and Monique Shawntae.

He truly could not maneuver through life without an electric guitar in his hand. There was not a day that went by that he didn't play. He like the Jackson 5 was definitely born to entertain! His dedication to his guitar passion earned him the title of one of the best guitarist, musicians throughout Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio. George Benson, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn were his inspiration. He was dubbed "Brick" because his opponents would drop like a ton of bricks, but only if he was truly provoked. He was dubbed "PR" in Columbus after the name of his band which was named in memory of his son. He loved the color red and he loved his family and friends dearly. His abiliyu to maintain lifetime friendships is amazing and unmatched. He always enjoyed talking with every friend that he ever had.

Paul Walter Robinson, Sr peacefully transistioned from earth to Glory on December 27, 1923 from his residence in Columbus, Ohio . His sudden passing broke the hearts of so very many.

Paul's memory will be forever cherised by his beloved mother, Verdeen Edmonson, his soulmate companion, Misty Hymes Dickerson; his daughter, Monique Henderson of Washington, DC, sister, Roberta Bowra McHenry; his brother, Robert Robinson, Sr; goddaughters, Naaquimia Davis and Sheree Burton, aunts, Zelma, Joyce and Patricia; uncle, Eddie; all of the Garland family; nieces, Ruth Rebekah, Marrisa; nephews, Robert, Roberto and Daryl; cousins, Rev. Walter (Lawana) Butler; his beloved white kitty cat, Angel; all his cousins, friends, Marine Corps brothers and his fellow musicians.