Derrick Roberts

Derrick Roberts, affectionally known as Dae Dae, son of the late Mary

Louise Roberts and Cornelius Eddie McClain was born on December 21,

1971 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Glenville High School and

a lifelong fan.

He played football for the school and routinely followed the team and had

a camaraderie with the players and coaches. He later moved to Georgia

where he continued to work / coach youth in the community and watched

his children participate in sports. To the surprise of many, Dae Dae was a

big University of Michigan fan, which led to numerous discussions living

in Ohio. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with

family and friends. Everyone loved the famous barbeque and sauce he made

for family functions.

Derrick quietly departed on November 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving

family. He will forever be cherished by his sons: Diamonte Harper, Derrick

Mattox, DeShaun Roberts; daughter Emmani Roberts; granddaughter

Nayla Harper; sisters: Vada Mack and Leslie Claytor; brothers: Duane

Roberts, Dana Roberts and Lamarr Roberts are deceased. Derrick also

leaves behind nieces Christen Newson, and Amanda Mack-Rashid;

nephew Kayin Claytor; great-nephew A'myus Shabazz and a host of nieces,

nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. The family would like

to extend recognition to the Young / Robertson families for all of their love

and support.