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Edward Rollins Obituary
Edward Lee Rollins, 54 years of Willard, MO passed away on Feb 12, 2015.
Eddy was preceded in death by his father Edward Rollins. He is survived by his mother, Joan Rollins; one brother, Rick Rollins and wife Kenla Rollins; two children, Dusty Rollins and wife Katie, and Kassi Inmon; 2 step-children, Christian and Chloe Stack; four grandchildren, Drake, Taigan, Kailyn and Kason; and one nephew Jed Rollins.
Eddy was born on May 20, 1960 in Tempe, Arizona to Edward and Joan Rollins. His family moved to Ava, Missouri in 1973 and Eddy graduated from Ava High School in 1979. He joined the Army National Guard in 1983. Eddy was deployed in 2003 for Operation Enduring Freedom. At the time of his passing he was employed full time with the Missouri Army National Guard with the rank of Sergeant First Class with 31 years of combined service. Eddy was known as "Papa Army Man" to all of his grandchildren. He loved them so much. He was loved by so many, and he had a smile that could light up any room.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, Feb 19, at 11 am at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service. Graveside service will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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the Richey s
March 15, 2015
Eddie u are missed and loved so much your friends gale and adopted little sis Pam Richey
Susan Stallcup
February 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rollins family. We were neighbors in the early 80's living in Ava View Heights. I pray for comfort to his family.
February 19, 2015
So many wonderful memories... baseball...football.. fun nights with the Rollins family. God bless you Eddie. You will be missed.
All my love,
Skip Sallee
Larry Silvey
February 18, 2015
The Rollins Family
It was a pleasure coaching Eddie as a member of the Ava High School football Bears during his high school years. He made a great contribution to our success and was an outstanding runningback. My sympathy to the family.
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February 18, 2015
Joan & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. your neighbors
Brian, Alma,& Landon Kisling
Kay Barnum
February 18, 2015
Joan, Ricky and all the family. My heart breaks for you but find peace that comes from our Heavenly Father. If I can do anything, please don't hesitate to call. My Love and prayers to you
Kathy Butler
February 18, 2015
Joan,Ricky,Kenla,Dusty,and Kassi, I don't have the words.Please know that I love you all.
Chris Bradford
February 18, 2015
To the Rollins Family,
I am a good friend of Rick and his family in Texas. Our hearts are broken with you. We love you all. May our Lord give you healing with the peace that passes understanding.
Chris Bradford and Family
Anne (Sallee) Mason
February 18, 2015
Joan, Rick, and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Eddy's passing. My heart aches for you. Please know that Eddy and his wonderful smile will be missed by all who knew him. You are in my and the entire Sallee family's thoughts and prayers. May God guide you and give you peace.
Ava Dorsett-Rollins
February 18, 2015
Aunt Joan,Ricky and family, words can not express how deeply saddened my heart is! My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love!!!
Tony Yockey
February 18, 2015
I know you get older... old friends become memories..people divorce,remarried ...i look back remember when eddie was working at Emerson about the time i met him 1989 or so ..he drove a old cab over tractor trailor through Ava to a warehouse accross town through the ava square..He inspired me to be a truck driver.. On weeekends he had a brand new red chevy S10 pickup and wore a large white cowboy hat ... Always made me laugh ..he loved his kids , horses ,wranglers,lifting weights.running miles i tried to keep up running he was a machine.. He was in the reserve's then they hired him full time ... thats how i remember Eddie ... My heart goes out to his family
Debbie Lee Walker
February 17, 2015
My deepest condolences to Eddy's family. I was a classmate of Eddy's. Please know that prayers are being said that you all will experience the peace and comfort of our Father.
Susan Tettamble-Marshall
February 17, 2015
My fondest thoughts go out to the Rollins family. Eddy and I were classmates and I had the pleasure of knowing his family. May God be with all of you during this sorrowful time.
Lisa Petty Stevens
February 17, 2015
I am truly touched by Eddy's passing. My memories of him are from high school. In my mind's eye he will always be a handsome young man. My thoughts and prayers for his family.
Christy Turner
February 17, 2015
I met Eddy through his wife, Sherry. I had the privilege to spend a lot of time with them both. Eddy was a great man. Both he and Sherry will be missed.
Jeff Witt
February 17, 2015
The Family of Eddy Rollins is in our thoughts today, we have so many memories of the Class of 79, we hope the family finds peace in this time of sorrow.
Carla Goss Wagner
February 17, 2015
My heart is saddened by Eddy's death. My prayers go out to his family. The class of 79 has lost another member. We will miss you Eddy.
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