Roosevelt Bynum Sr Obituary (1933 - 2012)

Roosevelt Bynum, Sr., son of the late Waverly Webb and Maude Lester Mae Jones; softly took his rest from this side of life on Sunday, October 7th, 2012. Born and raised in Weldon, NC; Roosevelt obtained his education in the North Hampton County Public School system. At an early age he joined Roanoke Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized there and would frequently visit on many occasions. Roosevelt along with his mother migrated to the Eastern Shore of Maryland at the age of 12. In the year 1954 he made Gladys V. Cornish his wife. From that union he was blessed with 6 children; Tempia, Roosevelt, Tanula, Ilantha, Sonya and Jacqueline. From these siblings he was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. As a family they attended Zion Baptist Church under Rev. Dr. Conrad J. Branch. While there Roosevelt served on the Board of Trustees. Roosevelt was employed by Eddie James Construction Company whereas he progressed to the Washington, DC Metropolitan and Virginia area until his retirement at age 70. His favorite pastime and activities included family reunions in Weldon, NC.; gatherings with his family of 16 grandkids; the Washington Redskins; and his fellowship with his friends in the Masonic Lodge Pride of Cambridge No. 50 and the Abulahab Temple No. 206 whereas he held the position of Worshipful Master Pride of Cambridge Lodge No. 50; Past Commander in Chief in King David Consistory No. 284; Abulahab Temple No. 206 Past Potentate; Assistant District Deputy Grand Master of the Seventh Masonic District. Roosevelt shared his social skills with all... If you were his friend you knew him as "GranPop, Doc, Rosey, Holiday, The Doctor, Tall Man, and the best card player at the table. His favorite song was "I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone". Roosevelt's last words to this side of the world were "Oh Lord Thank Ya". However, he will dearly be missed by his sister-in-law, Correna and cousin Josie Mae Pearsons and all other relatives and friends. Services will be Sat. Oct. 13th 1pm at Bethel AME Church 623 Pine St Cambridge with a viewing Fri. evening 6-8pm at the church. Interment in Bethel Cemetery Cambridge, MD