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Bruce Rollins Obituary
Bruce Allen Rollins, 62, of Rossville, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home.
He was born October 16, 1953, in Tipton, to Paul Eugene and Ruth Marie Hodson Rollins. On April 14, 1978, he married Ardis Kay Critser; she passed away on March 30, 2011.
Bruce graduated from Western High School Class of 1972, and then served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Forrestal, achieving the rank of Petty Officer. He returned to Purdue University to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and International Studies. Bruce spent his career working for Mid-America Beverage in Kokomo, in sales. He was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, and past member of the VFW, Lafayette American Legion, and Rochdale Co-op at Purdue. Bruce coached all of his sons in baseball and had recently been traveling with them from the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, bright lights of Las Vegas, bleachers of Wrigley Field, while sharing memories of scaling the peaks of Russiaville water tower. Bruce took great pride in maintaining his yard and civil war era home.
Surviving Bruce are three sons, Ashley Cooper Rollins of Rossville, Tyler Jay Rollins (fiancée, June Li) of Chicago, and Ryan Webster Rollins of Rossville; brother, Blake (Jennifer) Rollins of Russiaville; sister, Bonnie (Tony) Rollins-Capaccio of Arlington, VA; and two nieces, Brin'na and Grace.
In addition to his wife, Bruce is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service in Bruce's honor will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016, at the funeral home with Pastors Bob Raschka and Rick Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery with military graveside honors. Memorials in Bruce's name may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.
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Don & Mirta Stewart
July 29, 2016
Dear Bonnie:
Its with a heavy heart that we send you our most heart felt sympathies to you your families loss of Bruce. The whole Stewart family joins me. While we did not know Bruce as well as we know you, we consider you our sister and your pain is also ours.
Bruce is in our prayers as are you.
We love you and wish we could be with you.
Mirta and Don Stewart
Dee Dee Lamb
July 28, 2016
Cooper and Rollins Family, please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. your dad was good guy and friend to my dad and to our family! He always had a smile to greet you! He was kind and loyal and truly inspiring...May you find peace in the love and sympathy of the friends and family who greatly love and cherish your father. Warm Regards,
Ann Snyder
July 28, 2016
So very sorry for the loss of your dad, he was a wonderful man!! He and your Mother leave behind 3 great men, who they loved very much, so keep the memories alive in your heart and treasure them always!! I know there isn't any words that can heal the hurt that all of you are now going through, but I believe that he and your Mom are back together dancing and laughing. Lots of Love and Prayers for all of you!!
Carolyn Reed
July 27, 2016
My prayers are going out to the Bruce Allen Rollins family. Proverbs: 3: 5 - 6. "Trust In The Lord & He Shall Direct Thy Paths". Bonnie, sister/friend, hold onto your precious memories of your dear brother. Sending my love & prayers to all the Rollins family & friends. Take Care & God Bless! With prayers, Carolyn Reed. (W.H.S. Graduate 1966)
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