He attended school in Selma, Arkansas. After finishing school, Roosevelt worked as a logger. He served in World War II and was called to the ministry while in the United States Army. He pastored nine churches over a period of 60 years. After 16 years of service, he retired from Burlington Industries. He also worked for the city of Monticello for 26 years. He was a member of the Wyoming Masonic Lodge #461 and served as a Wishful Master in Selma, Arkansas.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Inez Lindsey of Monticello, five daughters, four sons,12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Condolences(12)
Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Saturday, November 9, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time, Mrs. Lindsey.Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Friday, November 8, 2013 To the Family of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. Senior Bishop Dr. Sam Wherry PhD of World Link of Churches & Ministries, Inc.-Baton Rouge, LA on this Ninth Day of November, In the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, Two Thousand and Thirteen; submit the following resolution in recognition of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. This resolution is submitted on behalf of our deceased Brother and Fellow Yoke-man in Jesus Christ.Mother Inez Lindsey, Presiding Elder Roosevelt Lindsey Jr.& Attorney Kay Christian Lindsey, Mr. Rickey Lindsey, members of the Lindsey family ; Grief is a perfect normal response to the death of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. It is an adjustment process, which will allow all of you too gradually to accept this loss. The process is the same whether you are grieving the loss of a brother, sister or other significant person.
The death of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. from this mortal state to immortality is a great loss and it is necessary to acknowledge it not only to your self-but to others. The adjustment will be easier for all family members by feeling free in expressing your respective grief. In addition to your feelings of despair and loneliness; you have to lose control of your emotions. Painful as it is, it is part of the normal grieving process. However, there is also an intensifying of faith in Jesus Christ, which gives you sufficient inner strength to carry you through this difficult period.
To Mother Inez Lindsey, Members of the Family; The Death of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. is not a blind alley that leads Him into a state of nothingness, but an open door that leads Him to eternal life and that being Fact and Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. loved the Almighty God (Elohim) & for that reason Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey Sr. is with Jesus Christ.
Finally, with the passing of time, there will be a gradual severing of Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey's thoughts and emotional ties. As you emerge from this bereavement, you will discover that you are a stronger person than you were before Reverend Roosevelt Lindsey's death, you all will have gained a deeper faith, along with increased sensitivity, and greater understanding and compassion for one another and for others.
Humbly Submitted
Senior Bishop Dr. Sam Wherry PhD/MBA
World Link of Churches and Ministries Incorporated
Steve Fuller
Conway, AR Thursday, November 7, 2013 My deepest sympathy to the Lindsey family. Our prayers are with you.Kimberly Fletcher
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 6, 2013 I worked all 26 years with Rev. Lindsey at the City of Mknticello. He was quite an asset. He and Ms. Inez are special people. I will keep all the family in my prayers.Tim Forrest
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Mr. Roosevelt was a great man and will be truly missed! I met Mr. Roosevelt in 1977 at Burlington Industries and he always guided people in life, a very great man! I will never forget him! May god bless your family and our prayers are with you.Tim Forrest & family
Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 6, 2013 May God give dad sweet rest. Love youGodzetta Whittington
Raeford, NC Wednesday, November 6, 2013 I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father and grandfather. May God continue to comfort all of you in this time of sorrow,Sis. Brenda Hobbs
Conway, AR Wednesday, November 6, 2013 SIs. Lindsey and Family:Psalm 116:15 says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints". Hallelujah. We deeply share in the loss of your loved one. Rev. Lindsey is just asleep, awaiting that glorious bodily resurrection at the return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Be Blessed in knowing that BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR YOU SHALL BE COMFORTED,
Love,
Sis. Brenda Hobbs
Cornelia Anderson
Warren, AR Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are they that mourn for they shall becomforted.
May the Lord be your comfort and strength
May His love sustain you and give you hope for the future. Praying the Lord's comfort tenderly surrounds you and sending heartfelt sympathy.
Michael and Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 5, 2013 We are so sorry for the loss of Rev. Lindsey. The entire family has our deepest sympathy. We love each of you.Carole Bowers
Monticello, AR Monday, November 4, 2013 So sorry for your loss MS. Inez. You and Mr. Roosevelt have always been two sweet spirited people. May God embrace you with peace at this time and during the coming months.Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Monday, November 4, 2013 Dear Family:Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Jacob Family- Eloise, Faye, Shelia, Elle, Margie, Tman