Funeral program for Ret. First Sgt. Roosevelt Brewton

Retired First Sgt. Roosevelt Brewton, Jr. was bom on July 2,
1939 in Daisy, Georgia. He was one of three children bom to
Mr. Roosevelt Brewton, Sr. and Mrs. Gertrude Holmes
Brewton. He departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Mr. Brewton was educated in the public schools of Evans
County, and graduated from Evans County High School,
Class of 1957. Upon graduating from high school, he
enlisted in the military where he served a brief three-year
stint in the United States Air Force. After completing his tour
of duty in the Air Force, he enlisted in the United States
Army. During his army career, he married the love of his
life, Eva, and their union bore two sons, Aaron and Eeland. It
was in the Army that he dedicated a great portion of his life
protecting American freedoms. Roosevelt was a Vietnam
Veteran, who was awarded various metals for bravery and
valor. He retired with a total of twenty-two (22) years of
military service with the rank of First Sergeant.
After his military retirement, Roosevelt embarked upon
another career serving eighteen (18) years with the South
Carolina Department of Corrections as a Counselor, and later
as Security Supervisor. He enjoyed permanent retirement in
1998, focusing on providing guidance to his two young adult
boys and his new grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt, Sr. and
Gertrude Brewton; sister, Eudelle Brewton; and a brother,
Donnell Brewton.
Mr. Roosevelt Brewton Jr. leaves to mourn his passing; his
wife, Eva Lee Brewton; two sons, Aaron (Kamilah) Brewton
and Eeland Brewton; sister, Fredia Travis; three
grandchildren, Brittany Ivery, Brandon Parks, and Darius
Brewton; a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends, all
of whom will truly miss him.
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Prelude
Processional
Viewing..................
Opening Hymn.............
Prayer...................
Old Testament-Psalm 23...
New Testament-John 14:1-6
Selection......Say Yes
.............Funeral Directors
....Daniel Circle Male Chorus
Reverend William Champaign
....Reverend Denise Hopkins
....Reverend Denise Hopkins
.............Shekinah Glory
( recording of music)
Obituary Reading.........................Mr. Aaron Brewton
Remarks...........Messrs. Aaron and Leland Brewton, Sons
Words of Comfort.........................Elder James Davis
Selection.....Take Me to The King...........Tamela Mann
(recording of music)
Recessional
Postlude
^Sene(Aetiort/and
12:00 p.m.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
4170 Percival Road
Columbia, South Carolina

Dont grieve for me, for now Im free
Im following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found the peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved ones
touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Dont lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart, and peace to thee-
God wanted me now; He has set me free.
United States Military Honor Guard
Darius Brewton
Brittany Ivery
Family and Friends
We, the family of Ret. First Sgt. Roosevelt Brewton,
Jr., wish to express our sincere appreciation for the
love and sympathy expressed during the passing of
our loved one. May God continue to pour His
blessing upon each of you.
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