Roosevelt Lewis Sr. 1933-2021

Roosevelt, affectionately known as “Roos,” was born March 3, 1933, in Greenville, Ala., a son of Charles “Mack” and Mary Boyd Lewis.

Roosevelt was a member of Union Baptist Church in Greenville, Ala., where he met and married his wife, Edith Marsh Lewis, on April 20, 1959; they were married for 62 years. Roosevelt enlisted in the Army on April 6, 1954, and spent two years, serving during the Korean War. He was an employee at Falcon Foundry in Lowellville and retired March 2, 1995.

He was an avid sports fan, especially baseball, where he played in the Negro League in Alabama, and was also a Cleveland Indians fan.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving children, Jeffrey Lewis of Colorado, Timothy (Liza) Lewis of Youngstown and Charlie Lewis of Youngstown; his daughter-in-law, Tora Adams Lewis; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Roosevelt Lewis Jr.; nine brothers and 11 sisters.

Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, with services starting promptly at 3 p.m. Guests are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Service of dignity and love entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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