Marvin Roberson

Denny Marvin Roberson, known as Marvin by family and friends, lived a full and wonderful life for nearly 85 years. Marvin was born to Collin Denny Roberson and Virgie May Roberson on March 3, 1938 in Fairfax, Virginia. He graduated from Fairfax High School and then enlisted in the Army. While serving in the Army at Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, he met his bride to be, Karen Hill. He and Karen were married on June 27, 1964 at Manassas Baptist Church where Marvin had been raised since he was an infant. They built a home together in Centreville, Virginia on the family farm land where they raised their two daughters, Natalie and Susan. Marvin worked for Fairfax County for 30 years as a Maintenance Engineer throughout the school district. The last 10 years of his career he worked at Chantilly High School. Even after retirement, Marvin continued to work, serving as maintenance and custodial supervisor at Manassas Baptist Church and Centreville Baptist Church. Marvin remained and active member of Manassas Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, usher, on a variety of committees, and most notably as a greeter on Sunday mornings. He is well known for his hugs, handshakes, and smile! Marvin was an avid bowler for many years, even bowling on as many as five leagues a week in his retirement years. He and his wife Karen loved to travel and he enjoyed sharing stories about the special trips they made to Israel, Alaska, Hawaii and camping across the country when his daughters were young. He was a woodworker extraordinaire! Many friends and family members proudly display his beautiful creations in their homes. He built several furniture pieces, but his favorite woodworking was done through the art of intarsia. He was an avid fan of all Washington DC sports teams and was so thrilled when the Washington Nationals won the World Series in 2019. Marvin was most passionate about his family. He loved his wife so very well even after her death in 2017. He was the absolute best daddy to his two daughters, Natalie and Susan and many of their friends considered him a “dad” to them as well. He was an awesome PePaw to Taylor, Ryan and Amanda and he loved them with all his heart and was extremely proud of each of them. He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed, but what an amazing legacy of faithfulness he has left for all who knew him. Marvin's family will greet friends at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110) from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. A funeral service will be held for him at Manassas Baptist Church (8800 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110) at 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Burial will follow immediately after the funeral at Stonewall Memory Gardens (12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia 20109) at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Donations can be made to Manassas Baptist Church in memory of Marvin Roberson.

Marvin Roberson

March 3, 1938 - January 20, 2023