Mr. Dennis James Luther Roberson

Dennis James Luther Roberson fell asleep peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the MontCare Bethesda Health Services Facility, in Bethesda, MD at the age of 69. Born on November 17, 1954, Greensboro, NC to Fred Eugene Roberson and Mary Frances Evans. Dennis’ year and half long stay in the MontCare Rehabilitation Facility became his final resting place before ascending to his Heavenly Home. Living with Down Syndrome he was cared for by dedicated family members, after his mother Mary Evans death. Dennis thrived in the loving homes of his first aunt, Novella Goldston and upon her death with his now deceased educator aunt, Marian Cain Siler until his death. Dennis graduated from Mamie D. Lee School in Washington, DC, which specialized in providing inclusive learning programs and environments for “special needs” children. This educational tutorage captured the essence of Dennis’ inner being and encouraged him to try hard in all that he did in life. The school motto: “Living the Possibility: Education Excellence.” Dennis was passionate and curious about how things worked, and often indulged in tinkering with items that most thought were unrepairable (Washing Machines) amongst many. He was an individual who worked hard at any task set before him even though it didn’t quite match his skill set, but he stayed with it. He was so generous and dedicated to serving others especially those who cared for him throughout his lifetime, even though the health challenges he suffered were sometimes in silence. His quiet nature at times kept those around him unaware, but the family always found a way to seek out the care he needed from various hospitals and a number of surgeries. Dennis always bounced back. Outside of home life, Dennis had parttime jobs in the food and domestic industry which helped him to stay engaged and busy. On a humorous note, however you could assign him one task, but he saw the need in another area and tackled that which didn’t always go well. At home Dennis was so busy at times, you had to seek him out when he apparently called his own TIME OUT! During his real time outs, Dennis enjoyed looking at his VHS and CD movie collection and listening to music. Just as he took care of your stuff, he treasured his stuff, and you were advised not to discard them even as the world’s technology had changed. They were his gifted treasures, and he didn’t want to part with them no matter what cleaning and such you were doing! Life has been a tough journey for Dennis and now we’re grateful that he’s at rest on GOD’S TIME OUT! Dennis was preceded in death by his mother Mary Evans and sister Patricia Roberson; Aunt, Novella Goldston and Guardian Aunt Marian Siler. He leaves to cherish his memory two nieces and nephew Marian Roberson, Cynthia Roberson, and Devin Roberson; cousins, Vicki Siler McNair, Victor Siler, Vanessa Siler, Portia Cain Lee, Ella Cain Davis, and great cousins: Antonio and Jonathan McNair and a host of family & friends.

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Mr. Dennis James Luther Roberson

November 17, 1954 - May 21, 2024