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CLARENCE ROLAND Obituary

Clarence Allen Roland, better known as C.A. or Big "C", went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2011. Clarence was born January 5, 1940 to George and Ollie Roland in McNairy County, TN. He moved to Millington at the age of 5 where he attended Millington schools until he went to work at the age of 12 pushing an ice cream wagon for Turner Dairies. When he was 14, he met James Rasberry who mentored him and taught him the value of a dollar. On June 15, 1965 he opened Roland's Amoco Service Station, which would later grow into R & R Navy Road Food Shop, Roland's Tire & Automotive and Roland's Pool Supply. Mr. Roland enjoyed fishing and country music, especially Johnny Cash and George Jones. Mr. Roland is survived by his wife, Carole Faye Whitehead Roland; sons, Shelby County Commissioner Terry Allen (Christi) Roland of Millington, Eric Anthony (Kristie) Roland of Tipton County; and two wonderful grandchildren, Noah and Caroline Roland, who he loved tremendously, and a sister, Pat (Charlie) Cox of Millington. He is preceded in death by a son, Darin Clay Roland, his parents George and Ollie Roland, two brothers, Frazier Roland and James Roland. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Millington Civic Center, 8077 Wilkinsville Road and the funeral will be Thursday, March 17, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 5010 West Union Road. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel 901-873-0123 Brentwoodfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 16, 2011.

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Denny Hopkins

April 9, 2011

My Prayers go out to the Roland Family, have always been a tire customer with Roland Tires gonna miss my Barber Chair talks with Mr. Roland.

Ana m. Duncan/VP MCHS PTSA

March 17, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength to endure the loss of your father.

Max Wayne/Carol Cone

March 16, 2011

I to have fond memories of Clarence in the tire store. He was a true friend and will be missed. Will stay in touch, Terry..

March 16, 2011

Frenchy and I are truly shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. Frenc hy and Clarence have been freinds way before we married. Clarence Roland was a true friend in every way.He will surely be missed. May God comfort his loved ones Frenchy and Mary Levesque Frenchy"s Barber Shop and the Girtls: Louanne Yvonne and Holly

Kathy and Phil McNamara

March 16, 2011

We are so saddened by this news. We will miss you, Clarence. We pray for comfort for your family in this time of sorrow.

March 16, 2011

"We're sorry to hear about your love one. Nothing like good memories at Roland's Service Station. Mr. Roland will be truly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mable Hicks-Jackson, Ophelia, Jack, and Marvin Hicks Memphis, Tn.

carol jones

March 16, 2011

I have so many memories of Clarence pacing behind the desk at the Tire store and sitting in his barber chair while we handled business....Millington will never be the same again. I will be here for you Carole, Terry or Eric if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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