Mr. Fenton Albert Roney, Jr., affectionately known by many as "Junnie," departed this life peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on March 30, 1956, and was a lifelong resident of Dewitt, Virginia.

Fenton was the beloved son of the late Adell Roney Webster (Maurice Webster), and the late Fenton Roney, Sr. and Rosa Roney. He was educated through the Dinwiddie Public School System and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Roney, Sr.

Fenton was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who cherished his family deeply. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted son, Eric Johnson; his son, Derrick Graves, Sr. (Patria); his daughter, Takeicia Currie; and his treasured grandchildren, Jamar Johnson, Derrick Graves. Jr., Cody Graves, Shire' Graves, and Tyarria Duncan.

He is also survived by his siblings, Saralda Roney, Bridgett Roney-Carter, Theresa Roney, Carlton Roney (Paula), Jermaine Roney (Natoya), and Wynter Roney.

Fenton leaves behind a loving circle of aunts including his devoted aunt, Ella M. Jones, Gloria Byrd, Nancy Roney, Vernell Roney, Gwen Roney, and Hattie Lambert; and his uncles, Joseph Matthews, John Matthews, and Jessie Blackwell.

He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces and nephews, Nikiesha Roney, Earl Roney, Jr. (Yolonda), Brittany Roney, Sha-Quana Roney, TaShonia Roney, Terreca Wright, Asia James, Chelsey Eason, Tracy James, Jr., Shawn Carter, Charlia Headen, Wynter S. Roney, Gamayn Headen, Shareef Headen, Genesis Roney, Jazmyn Roney, Zion Roney, Brandon Jnoville, Ziona Roney, and Alexander Roney; along with a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

Fenton shared a special bond with his devoted friend, Pete Eaves, whose friendship and support meant so much throughout the years.

The family would also like to express heartfelt gratitude to his caregiver, Arlene Mason Crockett, the compassionate care teams at Liberty Dialysis in Petersburg, Virginia, and the Veterans Affairs Hospital for the care, kindness, and support shown to Fenton during his illness.

Fenton will be remembered for his strength, love for family, quiet wisdom, and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day."

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 5, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Kevin M. Northam, eulogist. The interment to follow at The Jones Family Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5976659?fl=so&fe=fs