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Rollin Williams Obituary
He was born on March 19, 1922, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of the late Ruby and Rollin Williams. He was raised in Tulsa, Okla. He graduated valedictorian of his class and performed as a solo violinist in the school orchestra.
Rollin graduated from Howard University in Washington D.C. and went onto earn his master's at Boston University in social work. Rollin served from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Army. After working as a medical and psychiatric social worker for the V.A. in Springfield, Mass. and Northport, N.Y., he became the first psychiatric supervisor at Norwich State Hospital.
Rollin was the first African-American professor hired at The University of Connecticut. He retired after 30 years. Rollin was a member of the board of directors for Dime Bank and a contributor to the Early Music Society. Rollin was an accomplished musician and greatly enjoyed opera. He had a great sense of humor, was very cultured, and was a compliment to any setting.
He will be deeply missed by his good friends, Bill, Susie and Tim Lesick of East Lyme; and his cherished friends, Kent and Arthur of New York.
A Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London. A visiting hour will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for photos, tributes, directions and more service information.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rollin Williams
Thomas Pierce
December 17, 2012
My dear friend I only found out today. Will miss your charming banter and loving smile. We had a lot of fun together over the last 40+ years. Dr Thomas Pierce (Atlanta, Georgia)
JoAnne Lewis
November 7, 2012
Rollin was a committed faculty member in the UConn School of Social Work who truly cared about students and their success in the classroom.
JoAnne Lewis, Ph.D.
Class of 1971
W. Greer Puckett
September 29, 2012
Rollin was a delightful man and the most interesting person we ever met! Such a loss. We always looked forward to his Christmas Card Letters detailing the adventures and events of his life! He will be sorely missed. Greer Puckett and Ben Yaakovson
Lucius Carroll II
September 27, 2012
I remember him well as a perfect gentleman. He rented an apartment at our family's home. He was very kind to us boys. I shall miss him.
Lucius Wyman Carroll II
Peter Brostek
September 27, 2012
I had the honor of meeting Rollin well over 40 years ago. He had the most wonderful sense of humor and personality. He was always a joy to talk to and he always had a way of making a bad day a good one with his ever-so positive outlook on life. He was a wonderful man, the world truly has lost a treasure. Rest in peace my friend.
September 26, 2012
Rollin has been a great asset to our family and friends for many years! We will miss the times we shared , his great sense of humor ,and the dedication he endeared to the fine arts . He was truly a model of what we should all aspire to become ! We Love you Rollin ! Farewell to a Great friend . With Love Bill , Susie and Tim Lesick
Norman Holbert
September 25, 2012
Rollin had been a friend for well over thirty years. He was a benefactor to the arts and his beloved UConn. He will be missed by many including myself.May he rest in peace.
William Ryan
September 25, 2012
A very smart man.
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