Mr. Desmond C. "DC" Roberts, age 26 of Henrico, NC, departed this life on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Desmond, a son of Kenneth Roberts and Rosiland Smith Roberts, was born November 15, 1989 in Halifax County, NC.

He is survived by his parents: Kenneth Roberts of Valentine, VA and Rosiland S. Roberts of the home; his brother: Anthony Jerone Roberts, Sr. of Gaston, NC; nieces and nephews; maternal grandmother: Rebecca M. Smith of Gaston, NC; special friend: Racquel Dumas of Raleigh, NC; two generations of aunts and uncles; a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive relatives and friends at 131 Lillie Lane, Gaston, NC at all times.

A Celebration Honoring the Life and Spirit of Mr. Desmond Cornelius "DC" Roberts will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 3:30 PM at Gaston Middle School Auditorium, Gaston, NC with his aunt, Senator Rev. Erica Smith-Ingram giving words of comfort.

Mr. Roberts will be laid to rest in the Moody Family Cemetery, Louis McGlen Lane, Gaston, NC.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Desmond and Joshua Roberts Scholarship Fund, c/o Rebecca Smith, 131 Lillie Lane, Gaston, NC 27832

The Staff of Cofield Mortuary is honored to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Roberts and Smith Family.