Roosevelt Davis, Jr.
Obituary
Mr. Roosevelt Davis Jr. departed this life August 16, 2022 at Park Vista. Mr. Davis was born October 24, 1936 in Lumberton, North Carolina, the son of Roosevelt Sr. and Blanche McCoren Davis. He had been employed by U.S. Steel as a steelworker and enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, spending time with his family and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memories and to continue his legacy, his wife of 45years, the former Patricia Atkinson whom he married in May of 1977; a son, Carl Lee Williams of South Carolina; three daughters; Rovinia Atkinson of South Carolina, Sonya Davis of Atlanta, Ga and Cyconia Clark of Pooler, Ga., three sisters; Vista Gray-Asbury, Mary Whitfield and Helen Swindel and six brothers; Charles Council, Sonny, Marvin, James, Walter and Willie Davis. He preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; Cherry Dry, Ellabel Murphy, Esther Griffin and Magalene Whited; three brothers; Fred Lee Davis, J.C. Council and Charles Davis. Visitation will be 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday August 30, 2022 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Guests are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Service of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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Services
August 30, 2022
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Inc.
1951 McGuffey Road
Youngstown, OH 44505
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In Loving Memory Of
Roosevelt Davis, Jr.
October 24, 1936-August 16, 2022
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