Carl Dwayne Robinson

CARL DWAYNE ROBINSON was born on December 13, 1959 to the late Brenda M. Scovens and husband Hamlet. On February 244, 2013, Carl, affectionately known as “Wink” or “Winkey,” succumbed to the will of God after battling a lengthy illness. Carl received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System, graduating from Frederick Douglass Senior High School in 1979. For a short time he was employed with A&P Supermarket in Catonsville, Maryland. During that time, Carl’s passion was drawing, reading and studying martial arts. He loved watching movies, listening to music and spending quiet time alone. He took pride in letting people know he read the entire King James Version of the Bible. He received his salvation at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Charles Greene. In 1980, Carl’s life took a tragic turn and he was left in a quadriplegic state. Even though his life changed drastically, Carl was able to have a quality of life with the steadfast support of his mother, who so lovingly cared for him for twenty-nine years until her departure on July 8, 2012, at which time his sister, Carol Sanders continued to love and care for Carl. He enjoyed listening to music, his mom’s cooking and singing; and always had a smile for a visitor. After the death of his mom, Carl became disheartened because he missed the love of his life. We can take comfort in knowing that Jesus has experienced all of our pain, including loss, rejection, and betrayal and dying. As our Savior and Redeemer, he took all our sins to the cross and forgives us when we ask. As our Good Shepherd, he leads us safely through “the valley of the shadow of death.” (Psalm 23:4). Carl leaves to mourn: his father, Hamlet Scovens; sisters, Carla and Carol; one brother, Carlos (Chrissy Koulis); two brothers-in-law, Derrick Carter and David Sanders Sr.; nieces, Candace Clifton, Carlisha Scovens and Carenda Edwards; one nephew, Mark Edwards; two greats, Shiarah Mallory and Camari Edwards; a devoted uncle, Cortez Robinson; Marlene Bell and an exceptionally tenacious and unwavering nurse and care-giver, Sharon Drake; a loving godmother, Faith Reed; Jackie Gaughan from REM; as well as other family members and friends. Preceding him in death were his mother, Brenda M. Scovens and aunt, Rhona Taylor.

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Carl Dwayne Robinson

December 13, 1959 - February 24, 2013