Anthony Michael Robinson, ate 64 of Branson
Anthony Michael Robinson, age 64, of Branson, Missouri, passed away August 8, 2026. He entered this life February 22, 1962, the son of Ira “Sonny” and Mary Ann (Perry) Robinson in Kansas City, Missouri. Anthony was joined in marriage to Kelly O’ Shea on November 14, 1987, in Oceanside, California.
Always called Tony, he proudly served his country for four years in the United States Marine Corps, boot camp in San Diego, CA MCRD, a “California Marine”, trained at Ft. McClellan, Alabama, primarily stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA, and included a 1 year deployment to Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1984, having achieved rank of Sergeant (E-5) as a Corrections Specialist, with awards in Good Conduct and a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, finishing strong as a Chaplain’s Assistant after finding Jesus Christ his last year of service. His experiences in Japan helped develop a lifelong obsession with the Asian cultures, and collecting unique Asian items and interior decorating were one of his many passionate interests. Thanks to his military roommates, Tony was obsessed with dressing very impeccably, and uniquely stylish. He also developed his own one-of-a-kind calligraphic alphabet and used that lettering throughout his life.
Tony later became a Journeyman Electrician, and later, after relocating with his family to Branson, Missouri in 2004, a business owner, running a company with his wife for 23 years in Branson, Quality Timeshare Closings, before retiring earlier this year.
A man of many talents, deep faith, endless curiosity, and a personality that was impossible to forget, Tony was kind, gentle, friendly, very deep and cerebral; perhaps best described as an extroverted introvert – his humor
was over the top, and he had a way of making an impression wherever he went. Those fortunate enough to know him discovered a man who was humble, approachable, and wonderfully, unapologetically himself. Tony had the heart of an artist and the soul of a rock star. A gifted singer, songwriter, actor, and creative spirit, music was woven throughout his life. He performed under the stage name, “Tony Bones Irasson” and lived out part of his rock-and-roll dream performing with various local churches, ministries, musicians and bands. His ultimate highlight reel was with the Journey tribute band, “Don’t Stop Believing” in Branson, in addition to stints playing for the Eagles and Bon Jovi tributes. Whether Tony was stepping onto a stage, acting, or simply sharing his various interests and concern for people, he loved creating and expressing himself.
Beginning in 1985, Tony served as a worship team member and leader for Fresh Bread Ministries and 2nd Chance Outreach Ministries, including prison and Rescue Mission ministry, using his love of God to share encouragement, hope, and faith to others. His passionate guitar, bass, and keyboard playing opened many doors for ministry at numerous churches, outreaches, and venues throughout the years, too many to list. Experiencing his raw talent was something few ever forgot, and he was a sought-after guitar teacher as well, always encouraging others. He also had a thoughtful and inquisitive mind and spent countless hours studying and researching apologetics, always wanting to share his beliefs more deeply, bring people together with understanding despite opposing viewpoints, and explore the questions that mattered to him most. Curiosity seemed to follow Tony everywhere; he loved learning, researching, creating, performing, and collecting things that caught his eye, including his memorable collection of skulls, qualifying his childhood his nickname “Bones”. Another nickname, “The Tone,” appropriately fit a man who seemed to operate on his own frequency, like no one you’ve ever met. Yet beneath the stage names,
music, collections, research, and larger-than-life stories was the part of Tony that mattered most: his family. He was the absolute ROCK of the extended family, and a vital part of his spiritual family always, names too numerous to list here. He was lovingly referred to alternately as Papa Bones, PerPer, or NiNi. He was someone they could turn to, lean and count on through life's changing seasons, even the most difficult, unplanned crises.
Tony leaves behind a life filled with music, faith, creativity, service, curiosity, laughter, in stories that will continue to be told by those whose lives he touched once, or over many years, by those who knew and loved him in any capacity. The stage may be quieter without him, but the music he made and the mark he left on the lives around him will continue to resonate for many years to come.
Tony is survived by his wife of 38.7 years, Kelly O’Shea Robinson; daughter, Tawny Shay Robinson Greenwood Dent; son, Dylan Clay Robinson; grandson: Elijah Cole Greenwood; granddaughter, Faith Renee Greenwood; mother-in-law, Marilyn Izold O’Shea Kirchner; brothers, Ricky Roy Robinson and Scott Robinson; niece, Rosalin Marie Guinn, and nephews Justin Robinson and Joey Bartholomew.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Robin “Renee” Bartholomew; and son-in-law, Cameron Ridge Greenwood, a loss he struggled to understand and reconcile with God, but with whom he now happily shares an eternal resting place with, where there are no more tears, suffering or pain.
There will be a memorial service held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday August 22, 2026, at King’s Chapel, 1839 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, Missouri. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Donations are encouraged for the Tony Robinson Memorial Fund at Central Bank in Branson, and there are plant and flower arrangement preferences listed at Price Chopper in Branson, if you call them.
