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Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr.

02/01/1930 - 09/14/2023

Obituary For Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr.

Mr. Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr. 93, was born on Saturday, February 1, 1930 and departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Visitation service will be held at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 917 Onslow St., Durham, NC on Monday, September 25, 2023; family and friends visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, funeral service will start at 1:00 pm. Burial will be held Woodlawn Memorial Park.

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Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray was sent for Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr. - September 21, 2023

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Durham Board of Elections sent America the Beautiful for Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr. - September 20, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to your family. Roosevelt was a staple in the election community, and we appreciate his many years of service.

My daddy, Rufus, and Roosevelt were the best of friends for so many years. I can see them now embracing each other with a big welcome! They worked together at Liggett & Myers and loved bowling. On weekends, we would travel to Greensboro with Roosevelt to bowl, before Durham had their own bowling lanes. I have nothing but beautiful memories of Roosevelt, and the kindness he has always showed our family. Sorry, I could not be at the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Gilda Day

So very sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences to the Family. May God comfort all hearts during this difficult time. May Roosevelt Rest In Heavenly Peace In Paradise...πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’•πŸ™πŸΎπŸ˜ͺ

To his children and family, Carolyn and Al - When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Your Great-Great Uncle Adolphus Mack/McMannen's great- great grand. Karen Oldham-Griffin

My prayers are with the Lipscomb family.I'm going to miss Mr. Roosevelt and his words of encouragement on and off the bowling lanes.He was my President,my friend and my family.Rest in peace from the Hayes and Hedgepeth family.

I enjoyed getting to meet Roosevelt and hear stories of his fabled concerts and trips. I was fortunate to have spent time with him and his brother Nathaniel before their passings. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lipscomb family. Michael Sullivan

I Daisy vinson and my friend Mary enjoyed goingi on his trips to Atlanticityhe will truly be miss and I pray for the family be strength one day at a time.

My sincere condolences to the family.Ms.Ethel Holloway

Foremost, I extend precious sympathies to the family. I met Mr. Roosevelt at Shepard Magnet School when he volunteered for the Durham Board of Elections. I got in line to vote and I was out of breath and he made me laugh. I then found out we were neighbors. I went on one of his trips and invited my family and they immediately fell in love with him. We cooked for him during and after COVID and checked in on him always. I pass his house every day coming home. He will be truly missed. As he would say "Everybody Is Somebody On My Trips." He's definitely an Angel in Heaven. We'll miss you dearly. - The Herrings

Condolences to the family. I've known Mr Roosevelt for many years. I traveled with him on many trips to casinos with my mom. He was a wonderful and highly respected gentleman. I will miss him dearly. SIP sir

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of someone so dear. May your memories of him bring comfort and peace to you. Evelyn Barfield

I send my sympathy to Roosevelt's Family, He worked with me at Liggett Myers when he was a very young man! A perfect Gentleman in every sense of the word! Heaven is brighter with Roosevelt there! Love and blessings to each of you, Pansy Dodson

Mr. Roosevelt Lipscomb was a man of distinction, integrity, honor, pride, respect, business, fun, and dressed to impress. If it had not been for him recognizing my musical talent, I would not have experienced some wonderful entertainment opportunities. I'm better to have known him. He will be truly missed by his biological, St. John's Church and Durham community families. Sorrowfully submitted from the Hannah and Murphy families.

To the Family of Mr. Roosevelt Lipscomb, Jr. 93, Kia, we extend our deepest condolences to you on your loss of your father, along with our prayers of comfort and love. The HHS Class of 1981 mourns with you. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on...author unknown

So sorry to hear of the passing of Roosevelt. We have been friends for many years. I always enjoyed his company and stories.

Dan Cone

My deepest sympathy for the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr Lipscomb and his family. Darrick Sims

My Condolence To The Lipscomb Family. I truly enjoyed the many trips me and my children went on that Mr. Roosevelt planned and I will never forget them. Take your rest Mr. Roosevelt πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ Carolyn Brooks Brodie & Family

To the family of Mr. Lipscomb, I offer my deepest condolences. Carla you have my heartfelt prayers.

Praying for the Lipscomb family at this difficult time. I remember when my father the late Joe Buie would do security for Mr. Lipscomb Jr. And the bus trip. Danita Buie

What an awesome man that sponsored so many fun trips! Family, we share in your sorrow. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Reid

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Willie & Kathy Witherspoon Hockaday

My condolences to the Lipscomb family.I truly enjoyed the trips that Roosevelt planned and will never forget them or hlm. Hattie B.Cates

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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