Dr. Luther C. Rollins Jr.

1926 - 2015

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

Luther Rollins Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Dr. Luther C. Rollins Jr.
Start: 2015-10-17T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Northside United Methodist Church

ROLLINS Jr., Dr. Luther Dr. Luther C. Rollins 89 of Atlanta died on October 11, 2015 peacefully at his Atlanta residence. Dr. Rollins was preceded to the Lord's house by his loving wife of 44 years, Frankie Whelchel Rollins and son Randolph Palmour Rollins. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 Friday October 16, 2015 H. M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday October 17, 2015 at Northside United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Dr. Gil Watson will officiate. Dr. Rollins was born April 22, 1926 in Greensboro NC and resided in Atlanta most of his life. He was the son of the late Dr. Luther C Rollins Sr and Dorothy Tumlin Rollins. He is a graduate of Hinesville High, NC, and UGA where he played trumpet in the Redcoat Marching Band. He served in the Navy on the ship Sarita in Japan during WWII. Luther graduated from Emory Medical School with a degree in General Surgery. He practiced medicine at Piedmont Hospital for over 30 years. He was a long-standing member of Northside United Methodist Church and enjoyed leading his Sunday School Class in singing.Luther had many interest including farming, snow skiing, tennis, music, and wine making. He was long time supporter, Board Member and participant in the Atlanta Boy Choir. Luther will be fondly remembered as a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Surviving are his three sons and daughterTrey and Jeannine Rollins and their children Sarah, Madeline, and Jesslyn Chet and Allison Rollins and their children Palmour, Sam, Laura, and Buck Art and Cathy Rollins and their children Win and his wife Katie, Caroline, and Craig Owens and Marlyn Chapman and their children Jack, Katie, Frankie, Leslie, and Rollins. The family would like to give a heartfelt Thanks to Luther's caregiver, Evonne Ming. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northside Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive Atlanta GA 30305 or Atlanta Boy Choir, In Honor of Frankie Rollins Auditorium 1215 S. Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta GA.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 15, 2015.

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Mr. Lynn Lanford

July 12, 2022

I am viewing this obituary late, but I am very saddened on the loss of Dr. Rollins. I met Dr. Rollins on Atlanta Ski Club trips, and he was an absolute joy to be around. A few times we would break out in song together. I hope I was in the right key. He told me he collaborated often with the late, great Dr. Jack Hughston who practiced in Columbus, and an orthopedic hospital is named after him. I will miss Dr. Rollins at lot. Those who knew Dr. Rollins are blessed to know him or have been treated by him.

Mr. Lynn Lanford
Columbus, GA

Elizabeth Crane

October 18, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Dr.Rollin's passing! Last time I saw him was 4 yrs. ago at my father's 80th birthday party! He was wearing cowboy boots & just as spry as I always remembered him! I know he's full of peace & joy as he's finally reunited w/his beautiful wife & love of his life! I'll always have fond memories growing up w/him & his family. We spent lots of good times together! My prayers are the family.
Love, Elizabeth Crane

Sharon Waites

October 16, 2015

I first met Dr, Rollins when I was 15 years old, I am now 62. He operated on my thyroid when I was 15 and then again when I was 16.I knew I liked him, he had a great sense of humor and kept me from being scared of what was happening. I will never forget him, he was a fine doctor and a great human being. Prayers going out to comfort the family.

chrissie james thead

October 16, 2015

There are too many wonderful memories of growing up with Luther and all the Rollins family! Dancing with Luther at the AYC to 'Bad,Bad Leroy Brown' or ' Jeremiah was a Bullfrog', water skiing, and definitely yodeling on the slopes of Steamboat Springs,while shussing down'Giggle Gulch'. And my Dad, Scott and Luther drinking wine at the 'Nites Rest Motel', singing and waxing their skis. And Marlyn, Elizabeth and I performing our'Ring-a-Ding'dances. Luther is dancing and singing with his beloved, gorgeous Frankie right now!
Love to all, Chrissie James Thead

Teddi Shattuck

October 15, 2015

I have such fond memories of the time spent together.. Our many trips, skiing in Europe and Steamboat, boy choir time and family gatherings. Since moving to LA I have lost touch of so many but still hold wonderful remembrances and family shared along with Luther's hone make wines. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

Tom Underwood

October 15, 2015

I enjoyed getting to know Dr Rollins when he sang with us in the ABC Men's Choir some years ago. I appreciated his many talents and the way he never met a stranger. I know you'll miss him but that you're thankful for his long and productive life. I'm sure he's in the place of the blessed.

October 15, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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