In Memory of

Roosevelt

Johnson

Sr.

Obituary for Roosevelt Johnson Sr.

Bro. Roosevelt Johnson, Sr., 61, a resident of Sebastian, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday,  August 17, 2016 at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born in Vero Beach, FL to the parents of the late Frederick Douglas Johnson, Sr. and the late Margaret Graham. During his life time he was gainfully employed as a machine operator for a company (Hercules) which made pectin.  He was a faithful member of the Wabasso Church of God where he served as the armour bearer for his pastor, Bishop John A. Thorne, a Sunday School member, a member of the Men's Fellowship and driver of the church van. Bro. Roosevelt loved his pastor and his church and whatever capacity that he was working in, he did it with such great pride, never mumbling nor complaining. He was quite the handyman, and could do some of everything. Along with his parents, Bro. Johnson was also preceded in death by:  2 sisters, Viery Graham and Bernice Humphrey; 1 brother, Frederick Douglas Johnson, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Rufus Thomas. He is lovingly survived by: his wife, Patricia A. Johnson of Sebastian, FL; 2 sons, Roosevelt Johnson, Jr. and Marquis Johnson, both of Vero Beach, FL; a daughter, Rosalyn P. Johnson; 5 grandchildren, Jamari, Jalen, Keelin, Janiyah and Neveah;  1 sister who raised him, Louise Johnson of Vero Beach, FL; and a host of other relatives including, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends who will miss him dearly. Services:  Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Wabasso Church of God from 4pm-7pm.  A homegoing celebration will beheld on Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 11am at the church, with the pastor, Bishop John A. Thorne officiating. He will await the resurrection at the Gifford Cemetery in Gifford, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Thorne's Mortuary in Stuart, FL.