Roosevelt Davenport

Roosevelt Davenport, 91, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Waterloo, IA, passed away surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home on October 29, 2025.

Roosevelt was born on December 18, 1933, in Canton, MS, to Levi and Anna Belle (Hill) Davenport. He attended high school in Canton, MS. Roosevelt honorably served his country in the military before returning home to build a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. Following his time in the service, he married Annie Blalock, and together they had three daughters, Cynthia, Sherry, and Lisa. After their divorce, Roosevelt married Mildred Manning in 1969, and they were blessed with a daughter, Carla (Daniel) Wilson; son, Daryl Dotson; and he also lovingly embraced his stepchildren, Loretta Manning, Wanda King, Aaron King. He and Mildred spent 52 years together until her passing on February 8, 2021.

Roosevelt was a hardworking man who spent many years as a machine mechanic at John Deere. After retirement, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of driving semi-trucks and later enjoyed a second career as a car transporter. He was known for his dedication, quiet strength, and commitment to his church and community.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Anna Bell Bennet, and Ella Ree Gross; brother, Jimmie Davenport; daughter, Cynthia Bush; and granddaughter, Chanel Benford.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sherry Davenport, Lisa Collins, Carla (Daniel) Wilson; stepchildren, Loretta Manning, Wanda King, and Aaron King; brother, Ronnie Davenport; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Roosevelt’s life was a testament of perseverance, love, and faith-he will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation and Funeral Service: Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA. Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories Mausoleum. Military honors to be provided by the IA Army National Guard, American Legion Becker Chapman Post #138, and VFW Post #1623.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Locke at Tower Park is serving the family. Please visit lockefuneralservices.com to offer your condolences.