Charles T. H. Dennis Jr., affectionately known as “Cha Cha,” passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1942, in Monrovia, Liberia.
Cha Cha received his early education in Monrovia and Kakata and later graduated from the College of West Africa (CWA) in 1962, where he distinguished himself as a Cadet Corps Captain and a goalkeeper on the school’s soccer team. He pursued higher education at Cuttington College before earning a scholarship to study Agriculture in Copenhagen, Denmark, obtaining a degree in Animal Husbandry.
Upon his return to Liberia, he served under the Ministry of Agriculture and later joined the Liberia Produce Marketing Corporation (LPMC) in 1976 as Managing Director contributing significantly to national agricultural development and food security. In the US, he served for 22 years as Accounts Manager at two large apartment development in the Maryland area owned and managed by Edgewood Management Corporation where he retired in 2014.
A passionate farmer, Cha Cha found great joy on his farm along Lakota Road, where he cultivated citrus, oil palm, coffee, and cocoa. He was also deeply committed to youth development, community service, and faith, serving with the Boy Scouts of Liberia, the YMCA, and as an acolyte at Trinity Cathedral, Broad Street.
He was predeceased by his parents Charles T. H Dennis Sr and Janide E. Dennis and brother James Dennis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Woryeneh Youn-Dennis; his children: Cianna L. Dennis; Charles T. H. Dennis III (Candy); Ciapha Dennis (Shelly); Chaka Dennis; Carmen Dennis; Elizabeth “Chuppee” Youn; Woryeneh and Deweh Benson; his grandchildren; Chaz K. Dennis, Chase Dennis, Calen A. Dennis, Christian M. Dennis-Slewion, Ciani Dennis, Ciapha Dennis, Jr. Carynn Long, Maliyah Youn; great grand daughter, Tiffany Dennis, his siblings: Roseline E. Cooper; Granville E.F. Dennis Sr.(Williametta); Mary Ellen Dennis; Miama Louise Wallace; Fannie Peso Dennis-Hamelin; and Janide Serena Carter(George).
Charles T. H. Dennis Jr. will be remembered for his integrity, service, and lasting impact on his family and community.
Funeral Services
Episcopal Church of Our Savior
1700 Powder Mill Rd
Silver Springs MD 20903
Saturday March 21, 2026
9am Viewing
10am Service
Repast will be announce after service
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Contact
Woryeneh Dennis
240-491-7235
Granville Dennis Sr.
404-242-0700
C Dennis
301-379-0965
Theo Dennis
813-860-3152
Carmen Dennis
202-768-2968
Deaweh Youn
deaweb@umich.edu
Master Mason
Mt Mariah

