Lance Sheldon Robinson

It is with deep sadness that the family of Lance Robinson announce his passing on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was a loving and caring son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, and he will be missed by all of us.
Lance Sheldon Robinson was born October 8, 1970, In Omaha, Nebraska, where he lived for most of his life, but he has also lived in Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Michigan. As a young adult, Lance began a long struggle with mental illness which lasted until his passing. Despite this obstacle, Lance was determined to live a productive, independent and purposeful life. He loved to dress well, travel, attend church services, and he enjoyed movies, concerts and eating at restaurants.
Lance is preceded in death by his mother, Erma Jean Robinson; grandmother, Fredricka Hall; great-grandmother, Ella Mary Hollis; uncle, Freddy Hall; and nephew, David L. Moss. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Nate and Doris Hall of Des Moines; 7 sisters: Barbara Oliver of Atlanta; Rae Robinson, Rosalind La La Moss, and Cynthia Robinson of Omaha; Cydnie Robinson of Las Vegas; Dara Flanagan and Dana Hall of Des Moines; and one brother, Allan Russell of Omaha. Lance loved and was loved by 15 nieces and nephews, more than 30 great- nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins in Michigan, New York, and California.
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for all of the condolences and kind words from those who knew Lance, and to Community Alliance for their help and support of Lance during his long struggle with mental illness. There will be a virtual balloon-release ceremony on Thursday, October 8th to honor Lances 50th birthday. We are asking that at 5:00 p.m. (c.s.t.), all those who knew and loved Lance Robinson release balloons in his memory.