Roy Smith Rollins

POQUOSON - Roy Smith Rollins, 75, a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
He was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Poquoson. Roy served as Past Master of Poquoson Masonic Lodge #49; was Past High Priest of Kecoughtan Royal Arch Chapter No. 42; a member of Knights Templar Commandery No. 17; and a member of Khedive Shriners of Chesapeake and the Peninsula Shrine Club.
Roy was a member of Poquoson Volunteer Fire Dept. for 60 years, where he held the position of Treasurer for 38 years. He was a member of the Virginia State Fireman's Association. He enjoyed his membership in the Clemson IPTAY Club, and has the honor of being a member of the only undefeated football team at Poquoson High School in 1949.
Roy worked at Newport News Shipyard for 41 years, retiring in 1993 to enjoy his lifelong passion of fishing and oystering in the waters of Poquoson. The last few years he could be seen sitting outside in his swing, where he enjoyed sharing memories with friends and family and chewing his tobacco.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, William Marvin and Emily Firth Rollins; and brother, William Carroll Rollins.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, his high school sweetheart, Virginia Winder Rollins; his loving children and adoring grandchildren, Roy Smith "Roy Jr." Rollins of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Marvin Ellis "Bubba" Rollins and wife, Kathleen and their children, Kasey Michelle Rollins and Matthew Taylor Rollins, all of Kennesaw, Ga., and Cathy Rollins "Cathy Lynn" Losares and husband, Dave, and their children, Carin Losares Carr and husband, Corey, and Christopher David Losares, all of Poquoson; his sister-in-law, Blanche Rollins; and niece, Alicia Rollins Allen and husband, Jake.
The family will be receiving friends Friday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rita A. Callis, Martha Jones, and Rev. Milford C. Rollins.
Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, with Masonic Rites. At other times the family welcomes friends to gather with them at the home, 11 Laydon Way.
The Rollins Family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and friends at James River Convalescent Center. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept., 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.