Jimmy Ray Rollins

Jimmy Ray Rollins of Humble, Texas passed away May 20, 2019 after a long struggle with cancer at his home at the age of 67. Jimmy was born in Houston, Texas to Dock and Norma Rollins on Feb 2, 1952 and has a brother, Jack, and a sister, Joyce. He graduated from Spring High School in 1970 in Spring, Texas and went to work for Southwestern Bell in June of that year, where he worked his entire career until retiring in 2012. He was in the US Army Signal Corp Division from July 1972, stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington and had several tours including one in Vietnam, where his passion for flying in helicopters began. He was honorably discharged as a Sargent in July 1975. Jimmy joined the Harris County Sheriff Reserves on December 18, 1985 and served diligently for 34 years, reaching the rank of Major in 2017 and receiving numerous awards for hours served, including the Harris County Sherriff's Award in 2013. His unselfish desire to serve and protect was ever present and known by many who called him a friend and a brother. He volunteered on the shooting range training new cadets and provided escort services to college and high schools as well as support to his fellow officers. Jimmy was recognized several times by the 100 Club for his service and bravery in the face of grave danger. Jimmy served as a volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starting in 2013 via the New Caney - Splendora Metro 'Go Texan' committee for 4 years. He then moved to the Safety Committee in 2017. He also served in the Humble Rodeo as an auctioneer volunteer for many years. Jimmy is survived by his brother Jack Rollins and his wife, Lynne of Laguna Niguel, California; his sister, Joyce Rollins Williams of Knoxville, Tennessee; 8 nieces and nephews, Joshua Rollins in White Oak, Texas, Jaalla Weir in McKinney, Texas, Matthew Loevenguth in San Juan Capistrano, California, Jennifer Carlsen in Poway, California, Nick Loevenguth in Oceanside, California, Jessica Rollins in Malibu, California, Walter Williams III in Nashville, Tennessee and Ben Williams in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jimmy was a wonderful man, funny, talented and above all, a gentle soul and true gentlemen. He had a real passion for adventure evidenced by his many years racing speed boats and riding his Harley motorcycle. He clearly maintained a zest for life. His servant heart and willingness to give was never more evident than the countless hours he served as a volunteer with the Sherriff Reserves. His skills as a police officer served him well and crossed over into other areas of his life as reflected by his huge heart and caring advice, he loved helping others and it showed with his smile and his favorite tag line…… ABSOLUTELY! There will be a celebration of life service on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Worship Center, 809 West Road, Houston, Texas and the interment will be at 12:45 a.m.at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Street, Houston, Texas 77081.