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. 
^ermee 
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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