Roosevelt Washington

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 3, 1951, he was the son of Floyd Washington Sr. and Rosa Thomas Washington.

Roosevelt was formerly married to Savitri C. Washington, and together they welcomed four children into their lives: Daniel B. Washington (deceased), Tiffany Rose Washington of Austin, Texas, Amanda Rani Washington, and Portia Elaine Washington, both of Katy, Texas. He survived by his daughters and granddaughter Vera Rose Washington Goss.

Roosevelt is also remembered by his siblings: Florida Washington Carr of Oak Park, Michigan; Floyd Washington Jr. of Southfield, Michigan (deceased); Willie Gordon Washington of Belcher, Louisiana; Lee Ira Washington of Shreveport, Louisiana (deceased); Johnny Ray Washington of Shreveport, Louisiana; and Georgia Washington-Blow of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Don L Washington of Texas City, Texas

Roosevelt graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1973 with honors from the College of Business, earning a degree in Accounting. He was inducted into Delta Sigma Pi, a business honor fraternity. Later, he passed the CPA exam and became one of the first African American CPAs to graduate from Louisiana Tech. His career began as an accountant for ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas, and he gained valuable experience working for several oil companies after leaving Exxon. Roosevelt's business acumen and winning personality enabled him to open his first business venture, Trinity Oil and Petroleum Company, which he successfully led until health issues incapacitated him.

As a devoted member of Willow Fork Country Club, Roosevelt found immense joy in golfing. He cherished his time spent at his ranch, where he tended to his cattle, mended tractors, and immersed himself in nature. Whether fishing, hunting, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, Roosevelt embraced every moment with enthusiasm and appreciation.

His absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Roosevelt's legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and friends will forever resonate in the hearts of those he touched.