Roosevelt Weatherspoon, age 77 of Dayton, OH was born on March 21, 1944 as the baby child of 6 children to the late Charlie Weatherspoon and Pansy Pierce. He was educated in the Dayton Public School system and worked at McCall’s Printing Plant until their closing.
Roosevelt was family oriented, very determined and fun loving. He enjoyed life and loved to be around people especially his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed listening to music, dancing and he was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Los Angeles Lakers fan.
On Monday, March 14, 2022 Roosevelt transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord. He was also preceded in death by: (2) sisters, Lily Mae Walker and Dorothy and Weatherspoon; (1) brother, Charles Weatherspoon; (1) daughter, La’Shaun Winston and step-son, Bert Winston.
Roosevelt leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate his life: (1) daughter, Rovena (William) Hardrick; step-daughter, Michelle Winston; (7) grandchildren, Albert, Michela and Michelle Jones, Kendra Mitchell, Lucille, William and Anthony Hardrick; (15) great grandchildren; his sister, Helen Weatherspoon; brother, Robert Weatherspoon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends including his special friends, Clarence and Joyce Spears.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, April 1, 2022, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45416. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Interment: Jefferson View Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
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