Roosevelt Harris Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roosevelt Harris Sr. in Oberlin, Ohio, born in Coatopa, Alabama, who passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roosevelt Harris Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Brenda May Brooks; his children, Akisha T. Harris and Donald L. Shumpert; his great grandchildren, Denico Dinwittie and Amina L. Harris; and his siblings, Willie, Joseph, Willis, Eddie, Chauncey Harris, John Tolbert, Pearlee and Julia Harris-Bush.

He is survived by: his children, Anthony G. Shumpert Sr., Roosevelt Harris Jr., Lena J. Wilson (Brian), Dale E. Harris Sr. (Tracey), Martha L. Harris, LaKrisha S. Harris and Qualin W. D. Harris (Kasey); and his siblings, Barbara J. Kirby (Joe), Elviria Harris-Lard and LeRoy Harris. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren.