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Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/1195239806 Roosevelt Fields Sr was born October 4th, 1937, in Manor, Texas, the second oldest child to Elnora Taylor and Howard Fields Sr. Roosevelt Fields Sr accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. The word of God was instilled in Roosevelt by influential individuals that would impact his life for a lifetime, his loving grandmother, whom was an Evangelist for the Church of God in Christ, and Grandpa Budd who was a Baptist Preacher but was blind. Roosevelt loved to read the Bible. As a child, Roosevelts family traveled all over the American Southwest harvesting cotton by hands which was a physically demanding, labor -intensive process. Traveling all over prohibited Roosevelt from receiving the privilege of receiving a great education. As Roosevelt grew older, he worked for his father Howard Fields Sr as he established several businesses before joining The Marines. Joining the Marines shaped Roosevelt Fields Sr for the Man he would become. A Great Father, Grandfather, Business Owner, and The Mentor he would become for his family and so many others. He later went to welding school and graduated. He was employed by Davis & Associates for twenty years in Maintenance. Mentoring and being a blessing to others was also a trait that Roosevelt possessed. He always tried to help and encourage anyone and see the best in the less fortunate because of his faith and upbringing. In 1971, Roosevelt started his own Cleaning Service business with Walma Washington-Fields and hired his family and people that resided at low-income projects, giving them a chance to better themselves. Because he cared for so many others, Roosevelt would cook for all mothers-on-Mother's Day in his neighborhood. Roosevelt was an exceptional father, grandfather and great grandfather to his children. He devoted his life to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He showed them love, an example and the meaning of having a great father in their life and keeping a personal relationship with God. He would call his daughters on the phone and have Bible Study with them; check on them to make sure they were alright. Roosevelt loved his family. He enjoyed family time, dinners, traveling, taking vacations with his children and fishing. He would always get excited about him and his son going fishing and catching so many "Big Fishes". Roosevelt loved the Lord and enjoyed going to church with his daughters and son. He later joined Promise Land Church and remained a faithful member until the health declined. He aided and helped many who were homeless, lost and battled drug addiction. His home was always a shelter for many who were homeless. Roosevelt did not Take shortcuts; he gave you the truth and love, it was raw, uncut and unfiltered. He always had your best interest at heart. Roosevelt was preceded in death by Father Howard Fields Sr, Mother, Elnora Taylor, Brother Clarence Fields, Brother Jerry Don Fields, Brother Howard Fields Jr, Sister Myrtle Lee Lewis, Brother Robert L Fields, Sister Selena Beverly Fields, and grandson Michael Anthony Caldwell Jr. He leaves to mourn his loss, His loving dedicated and devoted children: daughters: Lisa L. Freeman, Kelli M. Walker (Darryl) Marcie Fields-Brown (Min. Dennis Brown) Pastor Karal G. Fields, Godfredia Demps (Dwayne) Clea Davis (Osmond) Yvonne Henderson, Valrie Humphrey, Goddaughter Keisha Ryans (Michael) Sons: Eddie Harris, Matthew Humphrey, Roosevelt Fields Jr all of Austin Texas: Sisters: Dollinda A Fields (Las Vegas Nevada, Mittie Fields (Goodyear AZ) Mary. J. Fields Jerry (Phoenix, AZ) Yvonne M. Schipper (Timothy) Houston, Texas, Brothers: John P. Fields (Geri)Lorton, Virginia, Harold Fields, (Yoshie) Seattle Washington, Jeffrey l. Fields (Veronica) Lake Hills, Ill, grandchildren: Shawndra Onwuchekwa (John) Asalynne S. Caldwell, Bre"Anna Turner (Justin) Daisia Walker, Bree Golden, Dante Walker, Anye Ford, D'jzon Demps, Danek Demps, Makayla Powell, Kenadee Powell, Jeremie Davis, Talena Davis, great grandchildren: Jeffrey E. Collins, Jr, Iman Omole, Salem Walker, Best Friends: Barbara Grayson, Willie Grayson, Leon Benjamin Ward and a host of many relatives and friends.

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Roosevelt Fields

October 4, 1937 - May 10, 2026