Mr. Roosevelt Nelson, Sr., 83, departed his earthly life on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice Home At High Point. He was born October 29, 1937 in Greenville, MS. God brought this special gift to Louise Lipscomb and Robert Nelson, their one and only child. Roosevelt was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Andrew Nelson.

Roosevelt served 2 years in the United States Army. He then married Rosa Dow Nelson, and they were united for over 60 years. They moved to High Point, NC in 1964. Roosevelt was a retired employee of Gilbarco after 37 years of service. He touched and made a difference in the lives of many.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Rosa Dow Nelson of the home; one son, Roosevelt (Dianne) Nelson, Jr. of High Point, NC; two daughters, Wanda McClellan and Cindy Nelson of High Point, NC; four grandchildren, Bianica Nelson, Erica (Eurri) Davis, Victoria McClellan, all of High Point, NC, and Daniel Davis of Washington, DC; five great-grandchildren, Eniyah, Eli, Eurri Davis, Jr., Devhon and Azaria Nelson, all of High Point, NC; four sisters-in-law, Leola Dingle, Wilhelmina (John) Bosier, Lucretia Steele, Margie Williams; two brothers-in-law, Melvin (Lois) Dow and Sammie (Gwen) Dow; a devoted friend of many years, Dano Pressley; and a few others that called him PaPa: Kimery and Novia Moore; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mr. Nelson may be viewed on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.