Roosevelt

Simpson

Roosevelt Simpson, a loving fun charming soul, left this world far too soon on December 18, 2024. Born in Camden, Mississippi, to the union of Mary M. Simpson and Charlie Simpson.

Roosevelt relocated to Toledo in 1953 where Roosevelt was a beacon of light, illuminating the lives of those around him. Roosevelt was proceeded in death by Donna Simpson. Together they had five children, Anthony Caldwell, Earl Caldwell, Donnell Caldwell, Roosevelt Simpson Jr, and Raymond Simpson.

During his life he worked at Norplas as a forklift driver until he retired in 2003. Roosevelt loved fishing, watching his Dallas Cowboys, being a dad to his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his favorite great great grandchild Armoni (Monnie). planting, gardening, and coming up with new projects for him and granddaughter Donshell (Munchie) to do.

For the last 27 years he shared his life with his fiancé Martell Holcomb. Where they shared many memories and life events together.

Roosevelt was proceeded in death by his parents Mary and Charles Simpson; Son, Raymond D. Simpson; Brothers: John Henry, ST. Butler, Willie, Charles, Jimmy and Sisters Lorene and Elle Mae.

Roosevelt is survived by Fiancé Martell Holcomb; Children Anthony, Earl, Donnell, Roosevelt Jr (Monique Caldwell); Bonus children, Donshell (Munchie), Lareea (Moo Moo), Erika, Deandre, Moriah, Emanuel, Omarrionna, Armoni, Tabitha, Hershel, Keith and Valencia. Sisters: Della Clerk, Dorthey Weathers (Ron ), Helen Baldwin, and Ethel Koonce, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rest in peace, our dear Roosie(Poppie). Your brilliance and love will forever echo in our hearts.