Roosevelt Davis Obituary (1944 - 2022)

Roosevelt Davis Lansing Passed away on Wednesday, may 25, 2022 at the age of 77. Born July 18, 1944 to James and Jimmie Mae (Graffree) Davis in Belzoni, Mississippi. Roosevelt moved from Detroit to Lansing in 1986. He worked in Quality Control for Chrysler for many years before retiring in 2004. Roosevelt enjoyed music, especially Blues. He loved his Big Horn truck and would meticulously clean it. Roosevelt was a great cook and had the best BBQ ribs and was known for his mashed potatoes and oatmeal. He enjoyed watching old western movies and he was a fan of Judge Judy. He also liked sports and would watch all sports including most recently becoming a fan of UFC Fighting. Roosevelt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend that will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Preceding him in death were his wife, Rosie Davis; brothers, William, Willie, Johnny, Phillip, Nathaniel, Herman, James as well as his parents. Surviving are his children, Adonis Davis, Anthony Davis; grandchildren, Anthony Michael Davis, Trenten Davis; brothers, L.B. Davis, Jesse Davis as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Skinner Funeral Home Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Roosevelt. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com