Roosevelt A McKinney

Roosevelt Artis Davis McKinney Jr., born July 14, 1988, was a beloved son and a life bright with ordinary kindnesses. Raised by his mother Stacey McKinney Whack, Roosevelt grew into a man known to those closest to him for steady devotion to family and faith. He attended Virginia Beach public schools and was a member of Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church, where he found spiritual grounding and fellowship. His favorite scripture, 2 Corinthians 5:7, reflected a quiet faith that mattered to him.

Roosevelt worked as a flagman for Redevelopment LLC, contributing through reliable, hands-on labor and earning the respect of coworkers who depended on his professionalism. Friends and family remember him for the small, dependable things: showing up, helping when needed, and carrying himself with the steady calm that comforted those around him.

Those who gathered to honor his life described a son who treasured family gatherings, church fellowship, and the everyday moments that make relationships durable. Visitation and services were held in April 2022 in Norfolk, where community members came together to celebrate his life, share memories, and support one another in grief.

Roosevelt’s passage was felt deeply by his family and community. While public records note the date of his death as April 2, 2022, the focus here is on the human being remembered by name—someone who loved his family, practiced his faith, and worked with care. In remembering Roosevelt, his family’s love and the quiet ways he showed up for others remain central: a life of genuine, everyday presence that those who knew him continue to hold in memory.