Roosevelt Wilson Sr.
April 19, 2017
Roosevelt Wilson, Sr., 83, passed away April 19, 2017 at University of Toledo Medical Center. A native of Whatley, AL he came to Toledo in 1952 and shortly after joined Ridgewood Church of Christ. Over the 60 plus years of his faithful membership, he served as Deacon, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the men's group "The Gospel Messenger". He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for 24 years with the City of Toledo retiring in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Ray Lamont Wilson, Frederick James Wilson; daughter, Michelle Grace; and brother, Robert Dean Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosetta Garth Wilson; children, Dennis (Gladys) Wilson, Rodney Wilson, Roosevelt Wilson, Delbert Wilson, and Madonna (Kevin) Syph; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 14 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be visitation on Friday 6 – 8 p.m. at the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, with family hour Saturday 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Ridgewood Church of Christ, Brother Robert Birt officiant, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com
Roosevelt Wilson, Sr., 83, passed away April 19, 2017 at University of Toledo Medical Center. A native of Whatley, AL he came to Toledo in 1952 and shortly after joined Ridgewood Church of Christ. Over the 60 plus years of his faithful membership,... View Obituary & Service Information