Eval Agustus Robotham

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Eval “Valstick,” lovingly known as “Sticky” Robotham—a man of quiet strength, calm spirit, and deep love for his family.

Eval was born on July 23, 1950, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Iris Adassa Henry and Sebert Robotham, who both preceded him in death.

From a young age, Eval was determined and hardworking.  At just 15 years old, he began working at Shagoury Hardware Block and Tile Factory in Jamaica.  In 1988, he migrated to New York City, where he worked as a welder and faithfully provided for his family.

Eval was a provider in every sense of the word. He didn’t believe in talking too much—he believed in doing.  If something needed to be done, he would quietly take care of it.

You hardly ever saw Eval upset. He was calm… steady… unbothered.  A true Jamaican spirit—cool, collected, moving at his own pace. He didn’t follow the crowd, and he didn’t need to prove himself.

Some may have thought he was quiet— but Eval was always watching… always listening. And when he spoke?  It was either wisdom… or a joke that would catch you off guard and have him laughing before he even finished telling it.

He was kind. Truly kind. The kind of man who would rather lift you up than bring you down. If he had something to say, it was going to be something good.

He brought peace wherever he went. No noise… no confusion… just a calm presence that made everything feel alright.

Family meant everything to him. Every Sunday morning, like clockwork, he would call his siblings across the U.S., Canada, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Jamaica.

Those calls were filled with laughter… memories… and plenty jokes.

He loved his nieces and nephews—calling them “the disciples.”

And he loved the simple things—cooking, taking little trips, and sitting for hours just talking and laughing with family.

Now if you knew Eval…you know one thing for sure—he did not like long prayers.
He would say, “Stop bother Mr. God… Him busy listening to everybody complaining.”

And even in that—there was wisdom. Eval believed in keeping life simple… honest… and real.

Eval taught us that strength doesn’t have to be loud.  Sometimes the strongest person is the one who stays steady… who speaks softly… and who shows up—every single time.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rose Samuels-Robotham. His children: Milton Robotham, (Samantha Jin), Eval Robotham (Ilshjan), Shernette Robotham, Shauna Balch (Torin)

Grandchildren: Matthew Robotham, Jayden Robotham, Tishjan Robotham, Keinoval Robotham, Kebashain Robotham,

His brothers: Winston Henry (Rosita), Leon Williams, Michael Robotham, Derrick Robotham, Mark Robotham (Cynthia), Sydney Robotham

His Sisters: Marlene HooFung, Pamela Henry-Ulmer (Samuel), Pauline Henry-Morrison (Gerald), Joycelyn Morgan-Powell (Cecil), Rose Henry, Dawn West (Dennis), Beverly Robotham, Audrey Robotham, Corrine Robotham, Adriana Robotham.

Step Son: Dave Samuels, Step Grandson: Davion and Marion Samuels, Step Granddaughter: Lentoria Samuels

27 nieces, 23 nephews, 32 Great Nephews, 26 Great niece, and a wide circle of family and friends.

We are grateful that we were able to care for him, to stand by him, and to let him know he was loved.

Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing that he is now at peace.

Eval… Valstick… Sticky…Pawdy...
Yuh run yuh race. Yuh do yuh work.
Rest in Peace

You will always be loved…and never forgotten.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m., both services will be at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL  32073.

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