Corlas Dorel Dennis

The Obituary “For in my inner being I delight in God’s Law” (Romans 7:22) Corlas Dorel Dennis, the son of the late Beatrice Laura Tingle and the late Herman R. Dennis, Sr. was born in Newark, MD on September 1, 1961. His life was suddenly ended April 5, 2014 in a tragic accident where a driver failed to yield the right-of-way while he was riding his motorcycle to do what he loved most….(singing to the Lord) on his way to rehearse with his group of brothers whom he loved in Virginia. He is now singing in the Lord’s “Heavenly Choir.” Corlas spent his life in the Snow Hill and Newark, MD areas and drove the highway to Connecticut and Massachusetts weekly for Perdue, Inc. “Doe Roller”, as many called him, received his education in the Worcester County School system. He was a member at a young age of the Old Cedar Chapel Church in Newark, MD and Mt. Wesley UMC. In later years he worshiped at many churches in the MD and VA area. He was engaged to his fiancé of many years, Deborah Wilson, and they were planning to be married in a few weeks. For 17 years, Corlas was employed as an over-the-road truck driver for Perdue Farms Inc, based out of the Accomac facility, where he had attained the respect as a safe driver of the “Million Mile Club.” Following in his father, uncles and cousins footsteps, truck driving was in his bloodstream…he loved his work and he loved riding his motorcycle. He was also a member of Prince Hall Masonic Lincoln Lodge 53 in Berlin, MD where he was a beloved brother. Corlas was the kind of guy who made himself known to everyone. He had a special way of getting his point across in a “tough-love” kind of way….he could make you laugh, cry and laugh again, all in one moment... The Lord stepped in and made a visible change in his life... and he became a more gentle and peaceable person. He was a loving person, always trying to help somebody. He loved to sing and recently became a member of David Satchell and the Resurrection Gospel Singers of Parksley, VA. At the last rehearsal he attended, he sang his heart out…singing praises to God... he loved all music. He loved and always sang “Walk Around Heaven” and sang “One In A Million” at his sister’s wedding. He was learning to play the bass and electric guitars; Corlas loved hunting deer and rabbits and loved his family and our family land, which his spirit will watch over. He leaves to cherish fond memories: one daughter, LaTonya Dennis; four grandchildren-Javon, Jamere, Jeleiah and Laura; his fiancé, Deborah Wilson; one brother, Randy Dennis; three sisters-Helen Stallings, Arlene Sessoms and Alfreda Dennis-Bowyer (George); Nieces: Eureka, Regina, Terandace, Sherice, Destinee’, Tanesha, Markesha and Baby Gina; Nephews: Earl (Stephanie), Eddie (Elizabeth), Therran, Cortez, Chaudre’, Elijah and Little Eddie, several uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and his dearest friends Jeff, Lorenzo, Kevin, Allan and many too numerous to name...to know him was to love him... you know who you are. One brother, Larry E. Dennis and a sister, Estella Dennis preceded him death. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Corlas Dorel Dennis, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Corlas Dorel Dennis

September 1, 1961 - April 5, 2014