James David "Jimmy" Rollins
October 18, 1929 ~ September 7, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the La Plata United Methodist Church, La Plata, MD with Pastor Bruce Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
James “Jimmy” D. Rollins 81, of Charlotte Hall, MD, died September 7, 2011, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. Born on October 18, 1929 in Washington DC he was the son of the late James Carroll and Dorsey Belle Ward Rollins. Mr. Rollins is survived by his loving wife Norma Graves Rollins whom he married in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel Grove, MD on August 29, 1953. Jimmy is survived by his children; Randy Rollins (April) of Mechanicsville, MD, Sharon Abell (John) of Clements, MD, and Glenn Rollins (Marty) of Bel Alton, MD. Jimmy is also survived by two brothers Cecil D. Rollins of Charlotte Hall, MD, and Carroll W. Rollins of Walla Walla, WA., 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Lyon. Jimmy graduated from LaPlata High School and served in the United States Army from November 4, 1954 until he was honorably discharged on November 3, 1956. Jimmy worked as a Service Department Manager for Sinclair Oil and Burch Oil. Jimmy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he treasured time spent with family. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great grand children, he enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, and feeding the birds. Jimmy was a member of LaPlata United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. The Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the LaPlata United Methodist Church in LaPlata, MD with Rev. Bruce Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; David Rollins, Clarke Rollins, Brian Rollins, John Arcadipane, Rayner Blair, and Larry Graves. Contributions in memory of James “Jimmy” D. Rollins may be made to Dentsville EMS, P.O. Box 109, La Plata, MD 20646 and/or La Plata United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2824, LaPlata, MD 20646. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Terry & John My prayers are with you and your family.”
“Dear Norma, Randy, April, Sharon, John, Glenn, Marty and grandchildren: I am so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was such a wonderful, loving man who always made everyone around him feel special. He will certainly be missed. I have many childhood memories with him that I will continue to treasure. He will stay in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy, “
“So sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“My deepest sympathy to all the family. Jimmy was such a likable man and a good person. I am glad I had the opportunity to have known him although it had been a while since I had seen him. May he rest in peace. Love, thoughts and prayers from…”
“We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Please call us if you need anything.”
“Delmar: So sorry to learn of the death of your brother. I wish I knew the perfect thing to say right now, we would like to send our condolences. May God bless the Rollins family. Doris & Skip Jones”
“Our family is very sorry to hear of your loss. “
“Norma, Randy, Sharon, Glen & families: I just heard about your loss & am so very sorry. Jimmy was someone I always felt comfortable around & enjoyed talking with. I have fond memories of him throughout the years & will hold them close. I will be out of town next week & unable to attend any of the services but please know my thoughts & prayers will be with you. Fondly, “
“Sincere sympathy to Norma and family. Jimmy was a wonderful guy.”
“Dear Norma and family; So sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen any of you for so long, but I think of you often. I will always remember Jimmy singing in the church choir at Mt. Zion years ago. I wish our families had been closer in the past years and am sorry that I will never see or hear Jimmy again. May he rest in peace and know that he is probably singing with the angels up above. God Bless you all. Love Evelyn”
“Dear Norma, Randy, Sharon, and Glen. Tony, Margaret Anne and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful caring man. Our mom and dad thought the world of Jimmy. We have all of you in our prayers.”
“Randy, April and Rollins Family, So sorry and saddened to read about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Randy, April and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May time heal your pain. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.”
“We were so sorry and shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Rollins. He was a fine man in every sense. We send our condolences as we keep Jimmy and the entire Rollins family in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Mrs. Rollins, Randy, Sharon, Glen and Families, Mr. Rollins was a very nice man, always with a smile and kind word. The love for his family showed on his face, whenever he started to tell you about them. May all your many wonderful memories get you past the hard times. We are sending our love and prayers! If we can help in any way, please ask. Tommy and Rose “
“Mrs. Rollins and Family, Y’all were like grandparents to me. A prayer for you. Sincerely, Molly & Molly’s Dad.”
“Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. May he rest in peace.”
“Randy, April and family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your Dad was a one of a kind.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy always had a smile no matter when you saw him. We will miss hearing him sing and seeing his smile. God bless you all “
“Sharon and family, the heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories of your Dad comfort you and bring you peace.”
“Randy; you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Please let me know if you need anything at all!”
“Our heartfelt condolenses to everyone at this difficult time.”
“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Rollins. Our heartfelt prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.”
“Randy, April and the entire family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. God will give you strength to carry on, remember the good times and keep them close to your hearts. Our thoughts are with you all. Sandy and Willie”
“Jimmy was an old friend. We have lost a good man, Rest In Peace my friend.”
“To all of the family, I’m so sorry to hear this. May you find comfort in the fond memories you all created together. May Peace and Strength be with you all.”
“So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Mrs. Rollins, Sharon, Randy, Glenn, and all of the Rollins Family; we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know we will keep Jimmy and all of you in our prayers. God bless you all.”
“Randy, April and the entire Rollins family, I just heard about Mr. Rollins. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. May God bless.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. I just heard about it this a.m. May God take you in his arms and comfort all of you. Take it one day at a time. If you ever need anything please call me. Again, I am so sorry, he was such a fine person.”