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Roosevelt McGee Obituary

McGee, Pastor Roosevelt age 64, of Michigan City, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Roosevelt McGee  served as Pastor of Green Grove M.B. Church #2. He was  preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sarah McGee, and his sister, N'aimah Malik (nee Earlene). He leaves to cherish precious memories his wife, Diane, his daughters, Keva and China, his sons, Roosevelt (Kim), and Shawn (Tanisha), three grandchildren, Miles, Jabril, and Elle, two sisters, Evelyn and Joanne, two brothers, Joseph and Charlie, an uncle, Sam Washington, an aunt, Dorothy Bryant (Elmo), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 8243 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. The wake will be Wednesday, October 14th at Sweet Holy Spirit Church, 8621 S. South Chicago Ave., Chicago, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by services from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. As Pastor McGee was a U.S. Army Veteran, interment will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 14, 2009.

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November 3, 2009

Dear Shawn and Family,
May God sustain during the loss of your father, Roosevelt. You are in the thoughts and prayers of our family.

Ray Hawes and family
Minneapolis, MN

Ron Johnson

October 15, 2009

My condolences are extended to the family on your loss. May God continue to keep you in his care.

Daryl Pugh

October 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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