Roosevelt Cockheran Sr.

Roosevelt Cockheran, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of the late Ansuella Marie Smith Cockheran. Father of Rochelle Cockheran Stevenson (Robert) and Roosevelt Cockheran, Jr. Son of the late Emma Hermon Cockheran and Benjamin Cockheran. Brother of Cordelia Kendrick, Nathaniel Cockheran, Louise Reed, Lou Reather Dejean, DeLois Lawrence and the late Herbert Cockheran. Grandfather of Demi Maria Stevenson, Ro'Ion Cockheran and Layla Marie Stevenson. He was a dedicated, hard working family man, an avid gardner, Vietnam War Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy and a member of the Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church. A native of Gloster, Mississippi and a resident of Westwego, LA for over 30 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 242 Avondale Gardens Rd., Avondale, LA on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10am. Visitation will be held at the church from 9am until 10am. Interment, Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .