Roosevelt Cummings was born in Baldwyn Mississippi on August 5, 1933 to the late
Carl Cummings and Eulater Turner Agnew. He was 89 years of age at the time of his
homegoing on June 20th, 2023. He left Baldwyn to join the US Army in April 1953 and
he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant (E8) before retirement. During his outstanding
military career, Roosevelt served in the Vietnam Conflict, trained hundreds of soldiers
for combat readiness and mentored many more as well as being deployed to other
military destination. Roosevelt was awarded numerous honors and awards including
The Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/10 LC Parachute Badge,
Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of
Gallantry, Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge. During his last duty
assignment in Army Intelligence, he received The Meritorious Service Medal and was
cited for his "enthusiasm, dynamic and inspired leadership and expertise".
Roosevelt was a true and faithful servant to the Lord Jesus Christ during his lifetime.
The was a faithful member of True Vine Baptist Church in San Jose, California for more
than 35 years. Much of that time was in service as church member, Usher (earning a
Bachelor Degree in Church Ushering), Usher Board State President, and Treasurer. He
truly loved the Lord and spent a lot of time studyingthe Bible He taught many training session for
ushers and mentioned many more. He served as a senior Deacon at True Vine. He truly
enjoyed helping and guiding his church family.
He was a member of the senior men's chorus and tried hard to blend in (bless his
heart).
Roosevelt was looked up to and would do anything for his family. He will be truly missed
as he takes his place with the Lord.
Proceeding him in death is his father Carl Cummings and mother Eulater Agnew; 11
sisters Nettie, Effie, Annie, Pearl, Alice Faye, Geneva, Rosa Mary, Mary Lee, Jossie,
and Emma; brothers Alvin, Wiley, Elmo, Annise, John, Roy.
Roosevelt is survived by sons Robert Smith (Louisville, KY) and Gregory Lockridge
(Summerlin, Nevada), daughter Carolyn Lockridge (Henderson, NV) grandchildren
Brandon Lockridge (Henderson, NV) and Jasmine Lockridge (Los Angeles, CA) great
grandchildren Avery Lockridge (Henderson NV), and great great grandchild Kaylin
Sarkisyan (Los Angeles, CA); one sister Lurline Cummings (Chicago, Illinois), two
brothers Dabney and Troy Agnew; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Two special friends Prentiss Robins(Sonny) and Catherine Smith.