Obituary

Roosevelt L. Mack, affectionately known as "Rosie" or "Roe" by family and friends. He departed his earthly journey October 19, 2016. He was born April 30, 1976 to Sylvia J. Mack and the late John W. Mack.
He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County where he participated in the Sumter High Marching Band. Roe had a passion for art and music. After graduating in 1994, from high school he joined the military, where he served six years acquiring various awards and medals to include; Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, NATO Medal (Yugoslavia), Sharp Shooter Badge (grenade) and the Marksmen Badge rifle.
After his honorable discharge from the US Army, Roosevelt worked with the Sumter County Detention Center, Sumter and International Paper in Eastover, SC. He attended the Art Institute of Charleston, a branch of the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he shared his talent by his drawings portraits of family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Sylvia J. Mack; two brothers, John Mack Jr., of Philadelphia, PA and Kevin Mack of Killeen, TX; three sisters, Janell Price of Philadelphia, PA, Rhonda M. Mack and Glenda E. Tisdale both of Sumter, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Mack; brother, Eric Mack; sister Laquita Nicole Mack.
Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Mack will be placed in the church on Thurs. at 11am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 12noon at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church 1690 South Guignard Parkway, Sumter with Pastor Rev. M.G. Walters, Officiating
Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.
Family will be receiving friends at the home of his mother 32 Brent Street, Sumter