Paul A. Robinson Jr. ’84

Paul died June 11, 2025.

He graduated from South Side High School in Memphis, Tenn., where he was salutatorian and senior class president. At Princeton, he participated on the Princeton Debate Panel.

An ordained minister, Paul also practiced law in Memphis for more than 30 years after earning a history degree from Princeton in 1984 and a law degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990. He is revered for having devoted countless pro bono hours to community organizations and individuals.

Paul is survived by his son, Paul “Trey” Robinson III; three grandchildren; and a large circle of friends and colleagues deeply mourning his loss.

Our class shares this remembrance to honor a remarkable man whose dedication to uplifting people and his community exemplifies the Princeton charge to serve humanity. We will miss his hearty laugh, which seemed to echo and fill any room.