Raleigh B. Rolls, Jr.

Raleigh B. Rolls, Jr. 81

Of Lakeland, GA passed away early Wednesday afternoon December 27, 2006 in the Lakeland Villa Convalescent Center in Lakeland after a lengthy illness. He was born to Raleigh B. Rolls, Sr. and Thelma Noble Rolls in Kissimmee, FL. He also lived in New Orleans, LA before moving to Lakeland in 1989. He was an electrical engineer with Fischbach and Moore in New Orleans, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. While serving in Great Lakes, IL he sang in the Navel Choir. A master craftsman allowed him to remodel and build many homes. His love of the outdoors allowed him after retirement to become a cattle farmer. He was a Baptist by faith.

SURVIVORS:
Wife Barbara Ann Walker Rolls – Lakeland, GA, 2 Sons – Randy Rolls – Rockladge, FL, Rev. Mel Rolls – Marietta, GA, 2 Daughters –Jeanette Marchiafava – Cumming, GA, Renee Rolls Deane – Lakeland, GA, Step-Son – Danny Green – Valdosta, GA, Sister – Ann Humble –Kissimmee, FL, 12 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday December 29, 2006 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 30, 2006 in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kissimmee, FL. In lieu of flowers please make donation to Alzheimer’s Disease Research Mayo Clinic 4500 San Pablo Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Rolls family.