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Roosevelt Stalling Obituary

Roosevelt Stalling Jr., 72, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Parkview Randallia. Roosevelt leaves to cherish his life five children, Lynn Dowdell (Martin), Ernest Dowdell, Tamina Shock (Dave), Dante Hayes, Markiss Dowdell - born on his birthday (Carolyn), 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Barbara Stalling and Bea Mynatt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Sr. and Willie Mae Stalling; great granddaughter, Bre'Asia Christine Dowdell; sister, Pastor Beverly Stalling, and two brothers, David Stalling and Michael Stalling.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025 at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Lakeside Park with a visitation starting at 12 noon.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Mae Calmes and family

July 26, 2025

My condolences cousins may god ease your heart and lost love y´all stay strong

Joseph King

July 25, 2025

To My "Drum Teacher, Idol & Mentor", "Roosevelt Stalling Jr. ("Junie Man!!"). My deepest condolences to you and "The Stallings Family". I am so deeply sorry for hearing of the passing of your beloved & "My Best Friend!". I'm Praying, that the Lord will comfort the "Hearts of the Stallings Family" in this time and your memories will help sustain you. "May God bless The Stallings Family!'. Joe King-("Drum Student!").

Towmara

July 21, 2025

I´m gonna miss you "Uncle Junie Man!!" Love, Sha´tisha

Rhonda Simmons

July 21, 2025

My deepest condolences toy niece Lynn and two nephews Earnest and Markiss sorry for your loss may God give you guys the strength during this time of bereavement love you

Georgianna Sullivan

July 21, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family of Rosevelt Stallings,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved. Praying that the Lord will comfort your hearts in this time and your memories will help sustain you. Only God!

Markiss Dowdell

July 21, 2025

Love you Pops!

Ernest Dowdell

July 21, 2025

I love you daddy you are our world

Lynn Dowdell

July 21, 2025

I Love You Daddy!

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1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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