Roosevelt Bethel Sr.
7/12/1963 – 5/29/2021
Obituary for Roosevelt Bethel Sr.
ROOSEVELT CALVIN “ Six- Six” BETHEL
Roosevelt Calvin “Six-Six” Bethel 57, of Knoxville Tennessee formerly of Selma, Alabama departed his life, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at UT Medical Center Knoxville, Tennessee with his loving wife, sons and family by his side.
Roosevelt was born, July 12, 1963 in Selma, Alabama. Roosevelt is a graduate of the Selma High School class of 1981. He also attended Selma University and Knoxville College. Roosevelt worked for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s Homeward Bound Outreach Program for 26 Years. He assisted the chronically homeless, or REACH by providing street outreach and case management for people who live in camps, vehicles and under bridges, hoping to bring them into shelters and, ultimately, permanent housing, while addressing problems they might have with substance abuse or getting and keeping a job. Roosevelt also volunteered as a baseball coach for Holston Chilhowee and coached football, basketball for Knoxville Parks and Recreation. He spent many years coaching AAU Basketball Teams , Run-N-Gun , Tennessee Ice and God’s chosen few. He was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. His loving and caring heart has left a beacon of light for all in the community.
He leaves to cherish his memories, devoted and loving wife, Gloria Robinson Bethel, Knoxville, Tennessee”; sons, Roosevelt Calvin Bethel Jr. ( Rodica Ball) and Nigel Bethel, Knoxville TN; very special granddaughter that was the apple of his eyes, Lil Miss Ryan Bethel; mother, Sarah Bethel Hall; sister, Alberta Hall Williams (Lamar); brothers, Terry Hall (Shirley) all of Alabama and Michael Hall (Kathy) Maryville, TN; sister-in-law, Sara Lee Jones (Robert); brother-in-law, Howard Lindsey Moore (Belinda), James Robinson (Rochane), Augusta Robinson (Melissa), all of Knoxville, TN; devoted nieces, Yolanda Thomas and Aisha Moore; aunts, Wanda Sue Grady, Joan Daniels, Knoxville, TN, Rebecca Bethel, Bronx, New York and Mamie Gaines of Selma, AL; other nieces, nephews, numerous family and friends to include, Zackary Merchant and other friends too numerous to name.
Family will receive friends, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Logan Temple AME Zion Church; funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Rev. Samuel Brown, Officiating.
Interment Mount Olive Cemetery.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Open Visitation
Friday, June 4, 2021
10am-8pm
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Receiving of Friends
Saturday, June 5, 2021
1pm -2pm
Logan Temple AME Zion Church
2744 Selma Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Saturday, June 5, 2021
2 pm
Logan Temple AME Zion Church
2744 Selma Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Whenever I saw Roosevelt, he always had a happy demeanor. His smile is now radiating in heaven. He will be greatly missed. My condolences and prayers goes out to his family and friends. May God comfort and keep you.
So terribly sorry to hear this. I have worked with him so many times over my past 14 years with KCDC. Sending prayers to all family and friends and that would be many.
What a huge loss for the Knoxville community. Roosevelt will be greatly missed. Gentle Giant is a perfect description of Roosevelt. Such a good man.
So sorry to hear of Roosevelt’s passing. He was always regarded highly by everyone who spoke of him and I enjoyed working with him personally through the years through KCDC. He had helped so many individuals and I know he will truly be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.
Family you are in our prayers! We love you dearly! Six will be remembered always! Peace be with YOU all. Rest easy brother!
Farewell Good And Faithful Servant Towards The CAC Homeward Bound Program. Brother Roosevelt I’m Going To Miss Your Hello Greetings In The Building. In Our Fathers House There Are Many Mansions. The Lord Prepared A Place Just For You To Fly High, Peace Up Rest In Heaven.
My sincere sympathy is extended to the Bethel family on the lost of your love one. I am praying that God will grant you the strength to face the difficult days ahead. Willietta Ellis Conner. Selma, AL
I am saddened to hear of Roosevelt’s passing. He served our community well with his outreach. I offer my sincere condolences and prayers for his family and friends.
To Gloria and family of our beloved servant brother Roosevelt
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
In pray for the family during this time,
Love, Anthony & Paula
May God be with you my brother my sister just pray God will protect you
I will miss Roosevelt’s big smile, kindness and quiet wisdom. I always appreciated his insights and knew that when he spoke about something there would be no nonsense involved. There are so many people out there whose lives are so much better because they crossed paths with Roosevelt.
Praying for your family.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Hold tight to His hand as He comforts and guide you through this time of bereavement. Blessed are they that mourn. Right now that’s you but put all your trust in God and He will dry your eyes and give you a peace which surpasses all understanding. God loves you and we do too
I extend my sincerest condolences to the Bethel family. I pray God will grant you the peace and serenity that you need to carry on. May God continue to bless you and comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. He was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met and always brought a smile to the faces of everyone he spoke to in our office. His smile will be sorely missed by everyone. May God grant you peace during this time of sadness.
Truly a blessing from God thanks helping me get my vouchers for housing also helping me become a first time homebuyers. May God be your family during this time.
To the Family, Brother Six-Six will always be remembered. What a giant void on so many levels! We join you in your grief during the most difficult time.
Thank you 🙏🏽 Six for all you’ve done and for being a great Brother! Rest In Peace!
God bless the family!
To the Bethel Family, God bless and keep you in His love and peace!