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Roosevelt Speaks Sr. NORFOLK - Sgt. First Class Roosevelt Speaks Sr. passed away peacefully at Heartland Nursing Home in Hyattsville, Md., Sept. 1, 2010. He was born Sept. 21, 1935 in Norfolk, to the late Daisy Mae and Charles M. Keeling Sr. He was a native of Dale City, Va., for many years. He retired after 30 years of active duty from the U.S. Army as an electrician and paratrooper. He is survived by his wife, Annette Speaks of Dale City, Va.; two sons, Roosevelt Jr. and Rodney, both of North Carolina; two brothers, Sherman L. and Charles M. Keeling Jr., both of Norfolk; one sister, Diane Linnette (Elmo) of Norfolk; one aunt, Dorothy Lamb of Norfolk; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at noon today at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md. Entombment will follow at 3 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be offered at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 23, 2010.

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LaTonya Griffith

September 13, 2024

We still love and miss you. Thank you for being you, you made a difference in my life. Love TaTa

Odesea Macizene Hall

June 20, 2022

Diane and family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, father aunt and husband.
Keith Broome and I just now learned the loss of your dad today 6/ 20/ 22. We met him while employed at The Nuclear Power Plant Lusby, Md. We both thought the world of Speaks. We will always keep the fond memories of him in our heart Rosie, may you rest in peace....our dear dear friend.

Maxine Edmonds

September 24, 2010

I will alway's remember you calling me funny face. My deepest joy is when you accept the Lord as your personal savior I know on day we will be rejoicing and praising God togeather

Diane Linnette

September 24, 2010

I will always love you big brother. I will remember all the things you taught me. No more pain and suffering for you, because you are now present with the Lord.May God keep you in his loving arms until we meet again on the other side.

LaTonya Griffith

September 23, 2010

Thank you Uncle Roosevelt for the stories and life lessons that you always shared. You will always be remembered. Love you niece Tonya. TaTa to you:)

Dorothy Fatherly-Beam

September 23, 2010

As long as hearts remember,
As long as hearts still care,
We never part with those we love --
They're with us everywhere...

So may your precious memories
Of the one you held so dear
Bring peace and comfort to you now
And keep your loved one near.

Roosevelt was my nextdoor neighbor, growing up in the fifties on Majestic Avenue, Norfolk, VA.

Denise Hill

September 21, 2010

My prayers are with you and the family. God hold the Speaks family in your arms. The pain is over God has smiled on Mr. Speaks and now he is in God arms nothing but peace and happiness for ever and ever. Hold on to God and know that you are loved and in so many of our prayers.

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

September 19, 2010

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