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Dennis Lee Roberts

FUNERAL HOME

Cremation Society of Virginia

404 South Henry Street

Williamsburg, Virginia

Dennis Roberts Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Dennis Lee Roberts, 67, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but Williamsburg was his true home. Dennis worked as a drummer in the Colonial Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps, was a Merchant Marine and during the last six years worked as a moulage artist with Emergency Response Teams and military personnel. He is survived by his wife, daughter, grandson, brother and nieces. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg on Saturday August 2nd at 10:00 AM. Cremation Society of VA is assisting the family.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Roberts

24 Entries

Hugh Smith

July 23, 2024

Still miss you my friend!

Art

July 23, 2024

Sure miss those visits to the firehouse.

Hugh Smith

July 23, 2023

Rest in Peace Dennis, we still miss you.

Hugh Smith

July 23, 2019

I think about you often Dennis. I wish we had had more time. I will never forget you.,

T Griffin

August 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Attila Cseh

August 4, 2014

Rest in Peace my friend ! So sorry for his passing. Love and sympathy to his family. Attila

Kris Fox Brown

August 3, 2014

I met Dennis through my former husband, Dale Dippre and my former brother in law, Jon Laubach. Even though I haven't seen Dennis for a long time, I remember him always being able to make me laugh. He was a "wild man" but he was a kind soul. Thanks, Dennis, RIP.
Kris Fox (Dippre) Brown Williamsburg, Va

Lee Jones-Hubert

July 31, 2014

Dennis, friend from the sixties and always good to bump into you since. I am sorry to hear of your passing and will always remembers your friendlieness

July 31, 2014

To my friend Dennis. I will always remember a firm handshake and stories at the firehouse. I enjoyed the pow wow's, dinners and amateur radio time. I will always be grateful to your kindness and vision. You are a true friend whom I will never forget. Condolences to your family and friends for I know have suffered a great loss. Until we meet again.. good bye my friend...

Ann Savwoir

July 30, 2014

To the rereaved family, it was an honor and a blessing to meet Mr. Roberts when I attendedmy brother's (Donald Francisco)retirement reception. I remember that Mr. Robert was planning to attend a Music Conference in New Orleans shortly after the retirement celebration. May Holy Spirit comfort you at this time. Ann B. Savwoir

Bobby Hall

July 30, 2014

To Dennis's Family ... On behalf of the Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio club,please accept our condolences. His service to the hobby, to his friends, to and his community will not be forgotten.

July 30, 2014

See ya at the finish lone Big Brother !!!!!!

Big Brother Crow Hop

Don Francisco

July 30, 2014

My Big Brother Dennis Roberts aka Crow Hop. I love you and will truly miss you. You were and are such a blessing to me. Thank you for all the sweet talks and fellowship. You honored me with your presence and a gift at my military retirement ceremony. That was and always will be very special. I'll see ya when the roll is called up yonder !!!!

July 29, 2014

A true friend with a heart as big as the Atlantic Ocean. I'll never forget the many acts of kindness and help he extended to me and my family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Dennis, you had a good run...

Tom Lippert

July 29, 2014

RIP Dennis. Ride free brother!!

Chuck Davis

July 29, 2014

Dennis my brother, I know that you found peace. I always enjoyed our friendship. I will never forget the time together at the Magazine, good times. We will never forget you my friend, Chuck

Pat Benjamin Wicker

July 29, 2014

Dennis has passed, but never will be silenced. The drums will beat on, as will his memory. I remember him from watching the fife and drums practice years ago! His life will echo in the history of Williamsburg forever. Blessings and Peace to his family.

Jack Reitz

July 29, 2014

Rest in Peace good buddy! Thanks to all the Roberts family for being friends for all these years.

Hal Gill

July 29, 2014

You'll be remembered by all of the fifers and drummers, past and present, Dennis. Thanks for all you did over the years.

Maynard Benjamin

July 29, 2014

It is hard to find the words to express my sorrow at Dennis's passing. He left us much too quickly. He was my friend, he taught me how to play the base drum and we had a great number of good times together. He was outspoken and opinionated but he would always stick to his guns. He was a fellow Alumni, one of the early generation in the Fife and Drum Corps but he stayed involved and represented an important voice. That base drum may be silent but its beat will always be there for me.

Cathy Ripley

July 29, 2014

My next door neighbor that taught me how to play marbles in our driveway. So sorry for his passing. A person who held true to his beliefs and valued his family and country. My love and sympathy to Dean, his wife and family.

Dave James

July 29, 2014

Sure hope there's Harley's and rifle ranges in Heaven, you will be missed

July 29, 2014

I send my condolences to the family. I knew Dennis for over 35 years. I have lost a true friend. He will never be forgotten.

Robyn Latimer

July 29, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Dennis to be a very thoughtful and faithful man to his friends. He was there for my husband, Art Latimer through his recovery of surgery in 2010, when I met him. I will always remember his stories he loved to tell. Please except my symphony. Thinking about you Dallas.

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