Not a surveyor, but once president of the American Land Title Association (ALTA). During WWII he spent time in the same POW camp my grandfather did.
ROBIN, Alvin Robert, 88, passed away December 23, 2010, in Tampa. A native and lifelong resident, he graduated from Hills-borough High School in 1940 and University of Florida in 1946. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, E Company, 60th Infantry, 9th Div., and survived the German prison camp Oflag 64. His professional career spanned nearly 40 years in the title insurance industry. He was president of Guaranty Title Company, and president of Florida Southern Abstract & Title Co. He also served as President of the Florida Land Title Association; President of the American Land Title Association; was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, and Tampa Rotary Club; and an amateur radio operator (KD4AD). Alvin loved the Lord and his family, and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha; his sons, Tracy J. Robin (JoRie), and Brion T. Robin; and three grandsons, Jonathon, Stephen, and James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip R. Robin and Pearl King Robin; his first wife, Mae B. Robin; and an infant son, Phillip W. Robin. A private internment will take place at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
God needed him to help bring in the New Year in Heaven. He only takes the best. May God put His loving hands and comfort his family and loved ones during this time. :love: