Alvin Jerome Roots, Jr., 38, departed this life June 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin J. Roots, Sr. Surviving are his mother, Diane H. Roots; sister, Dionne J. R. Crump (Coshawn); brother, Terry Battle; special cousin whom he reared, Kydale Robertson; aunts, uncles; five nieces; two nephews; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday June 22, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook and live streaming at scottsfuneralhome.com