Roosevelt

Finney

On Tuesday December 12, 1950; Roosevelt Finney was born in Albany Dougherty County Georgia to the Late Mr. Jimmie Lee Finney and the Late Mrs. Doris Ringwood Finney.

Roosevelt grew up in Albany Georgia, on the Old Leesburg Rd. Later in life he moved to Rosenhayne, New Jersey.

He had a smooth baritone voice; and singing was his gift. He sang in many groups around the Jersey area.

Roosevelt then moved back to Albany, Georgia where he settled. He worked many jobs, but one role he that he took pride in was being a chef at the Doublegate Country Club and Villa Gargano Italian Restaurant.

Roosevelt was proceeded in death by his siblings; Helen L. Finney Riggins, who passed away this year on April 19, 2026, Debbie Finney, Rosa Finney, Melvin Finney, Mary Armstead, Melvin Thompson, Jimmie, Janie, Eugene Watson, Larry Thompson and Kim Thompson. He was the grandson of the Late George Ringwood and Mother Mattie Davis Ringwood Gilliam, Nathan and Mother Rena Solomon Finney.

On September 12, 2026, Roosevelt received his final call from the Lord, to rest from his labor to reward, surrounded by his loved ones, he went peacefully to sleep.

Roosevelt leaves to cherish his loving memories to his companion of many years Mrs. Katherine Sanders of Albany, GA; three daughters: Christy Finney Gunter, Felicia Finney and Angelica Finney all of Glassboro New Jersey; his blended family, Micheal Williams, Deidra Sanders, and grandchildren, Jamichel and Kinley; four brothers: Minister John E. Finney of Charlotte, NC., Deacon Terry Finney of Albany, GA. David, Lemaurice Thompson, both of New Jersey; seven sisters: Mrs. Rena Walker, Mrs. Evelyn Jones and Ms. Christine Finney, all of Albany, GA.; Mrs. Rosamarie Rodger, Ms. Sherry Forney, Mrs. Rosemary Stevens-Royster and Sharon Thompson all of New Jersey. A host of other grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.