Rev. Howard Raymond Rollins went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2015. Born October 3, 1930 in Arbuckle, WV. He preached the gospel for over 46 years; for the past 10 years he and his wife had a nursing home ministry. He was a member of the Southwest Freewill Baptist Church. Retired from General Motors Delphi Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Nellie; wife of 48 years, Gloria; sisters, Zelda, Minnie, Delsi, Dessie and Anna; brothers, Steve, Bill, and Emmitt; and grandchildren, Nicki Rollins and Eden Rae Adams.
Survived by wife, JoAnn; children, Richard (Cindy)and Terria (Robin) Gamble Roop; grandson, Lee (Tracy) Gamble; stepchildren, Cherie (Joe) Beirau-Ferry, Lisa Welches, Bill (Pam) Walton; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice c/o Mount Carmel Foundation, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213-9924.
Visitation Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral Service Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at 11 am at Southwest Freewill Baptist Church, 1542 Greenleaf Rd., Columbus, OH 43223. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH.
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