Photos: New Orleanians both young and old pay final respects to Mr. Okra with second line, funeral
Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74.
The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera House on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Chris 'Jazzy Ice' Hunter holds a toast to Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
People gather to honor Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson rides on the produce truck belonging to her father, Arthur Robinson, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson, daughter of Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, sings her father’s vegetable song Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Jennifer Bogart sports an artichoke-laden hat in honor of Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
An arrangement of flowers, which includes a selection of vegetables in honor of Mr. Okra, are placed at the Marigny Opera House Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Angelique Strother stands in line for a visitation for Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
An arrangement of flowers, which includes a selection of vegetables in honor of Mr. Okra, are placed in the produce truck of Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Daniel Mason sports a T-shirt honoring his great uncle, Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Deven Dawson, right, and Jurgen Gottschlich arrive for a visitation for Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sprays of flowers, which includes a selection of vegetables, are placed in Mr. Okra's truck Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
People gather to honor Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A spray of flowers are placed on the hood of Mr. Okra's truck Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Hugo Miller and Cassie Borden sport okra necklaces they made in honor of Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Chris 'Jazzy Ice' Hunter holds a toast to Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A spray of flowers, which includes a selection of vegetables, are placed in Mr. Okra's truck Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
An arrangement of flowers, which includes a selection of vegetables in honor of Mr. Okra, are placed at the Marigny Opera House Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Folk art historian Ashton Ramsey, left, talks to artist Amzie Adams, who holds his portrait of Mr. Okra, as they arrive for visitation Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. In the background, Ethan Bogart, second from left, shakes hands with grand marshal Darryl 'Dancing Man 504' Young. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Mr. Okra's truck is parked out front Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
People file inside for a visitation for Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Darryl 'Dancing Man 504' Young bows his head near the produce truck of Mr. Okra Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson rides on the produce truck belonging to her father, Arthur Robinson, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson rides on the produce truck belonging to her father, Arthur Robinson, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson, daughter of Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, left, sings her father’s vegetable song as her mother and Mr. Okra's wife, Beatrice Robinson, stands by her side Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
The Kinfolk Brass Band leads a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
People celebrate as a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
The Kinfolk Brass Band leads a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
The Kinfolk Brass Band leads a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson rides on the produce truck belonging to her father, Arthur Robinson, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Artist Amzie Adams, left, holds a painting he made of Mr. Okra, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Anita 'Chi NOLA' Oubre dances as a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Darryl 'Dancing Man 504' Young leads a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson, daughter of Mr. Okra Arthur Robinson, left, hugs her niece, Monica Singleton, after singing her father’s vegetable song Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Bubbles and Buttercup watch as a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson rides on the produce truck belonging to her father, Arthur Robinson, during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Artist Amzie Adams, left, holds a painting he made of Mr. Okra during a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Pallbearers carry the casket of Mr. Okra, Arthur Robinson, to the hearse after funeral services Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
The Kinfolk Brass Band leads a second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Sergio Robinson, daughter of Mr. Okra Arthur Robinson, second from right, kisses Baby J. Robinson as she stands with her mother, Beatrice Robinson, left, and niece, Monica Singleton, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Artist Amzie Adams, left, holds a painting he made of Mr. Okra, as he arrives for visitation Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, died Feb. 15, at home. He was 74. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
Pallbearers carry the casket of Mr. Okra, Arthur Robinson, to the hearse after funeral services Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.
A second-line parade honoring Arthur Robinson, known as Mr. Okra, makes its way to BJ’s Lounge Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, after a private funeral service and public visitation at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Arthur Robinson, 74, died Feb. 15, at home. The family held a private service at the Marigny Opera house on Sunday, which was followed by a ‘walk-through’ visitation for the hundreds of people young and old who knew him. It was followed by a second-line parade to BJ’s Lounge for the repass.