Mr. Roosevelt Nelson Sr.

July 21, 1938 - January 7, 2022

Mr. Roosevelt “Plumie” Nelson Sr. was the son of the late Israel and Magnolia Nelson. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Camden SC, where he was raised by his grandparents, Zeke and Leila Wells. He departed this earthly life on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Peake Rehabilitation Center in Takoma Park, Maryland. Mr. Nelson attended the public schools of Kershaw County. He later moved to Washington DC, where he worked at Stone Industries for 48 years. Mr. Nelson was formerly married to the late Alta Mae Yates Nelson. To this union four children were born. Roosevelt, Jr (Tracey) Nelson, Eric (Erinstine) Nelson, Darrell, Sr.(Yvonne) Nelson and Sandra T. (Tracy)Bogan. He is also survived by his wife Denise Nelson. This union added three more sons to the heart of Mr. Nelson; David (Cecila)McGhee, Terry McGhee and Sharieff Omar. One brother Israel Nelson of Rembert, SC; two sisters, Leila Dais of Washington DC and Jean Nelson of Rembert, SC. Seventeen grandchildren;Sonya Pryor, Roosevelt(India)Nelson, Christian(Krishawnda)Osborne, Maurice Nelson, Andre Jennings, JaVondra (John) Wright, Darrell Nelson Jr.,Kamryn, Winter and Sydney Bogan, David, Jasmine, Alishia, Imania and Isiah McGhee, Miracle and Freedom Omar. Nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One aunt Bernice Walker and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other special relatives and friends. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by one great grandson Maurice Rashad Jr. Funeral Live Stream Celebrating the Life of Roosevelt Nelson Friday, 21 January 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXq78BuMtQw This link will be live beginning 12:55 P.M. The Family sincerely appreciates your presence during this time of bereavement. Your kind words, prayers, and gifts are felt. Please leave a comment in the comment section on YouTube to let the family know of your virtual presence. Please copy and paste above link Additional Information To friends and other relatives……. The Family and Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. appreciate those who will be in attendance virtually for the safety of your health or the consideration of others if you exhibit any of the following: • Have cared or are caring for someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has symptoms • Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 • Have any of the following symptoms, fever, cough, runny nose, or any of the other symptoms updated on the CDC website • Have traveled inside and/or outside of the United States recently. • If you are considered at high risk Disclaimer: While every effort will be made to ensure the live stream takes place seamlessly, platform-related interferences can occur that are outside of our control. Though it has been a rare occurrence in our personal experience, it is not unheard of and we take precautions accordingly. In the unfortunate event that the live-stream was to disconnect, a new live-stream will be created immediately to continue coverage of the remainder of the service and a link to the new live-stream will be provided in the comments and description section of the initial live stream that was disrupted. If you have any problems with the link please contact Mrs. J. Reid @ 202-681-7121