Norman "Buddy" Rollins

Norman "Buddy" Rollins obituary, Gilbert, AZ

Norman "Buddy" Rollins

Norman Rollins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Falconer Funeral Home - Gilbert on May 15, 2025.
Norman "Buddy" RollinsIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman "Buddy" Rollins, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully after a life filled with love, kindness, and quiet strength.
Buddy was a lifelong educator, dedicating 38 years to teaching and mentoring countless students whose lives he touched deeply. His classroom was not only a place of learning but a space of encouragement, laughter, and growth.
He is survived by his devoted son Jeff Rollins, cherished daughter-in-law Angie, and loving granddaughter Tyler, who brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his older brother, John Rollins. Buddy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan Rollins, and his son, Danny, both of whom he missed dearly every day.
Known for his boundless generosity, Buddy greeted everyone with a warm smile and a kind word. He had a gift for making people feel seen and appreciated, and his gentle humor and enormous heart left a lasting impression on all who met him.
Buddy loved the outdoors, finding peace and joy in nature, and he had an uncanny ability to lift the spirits of those around him. Whether sharing a story, lending a hand, or simply offering his presence, he made the world a kinder, brighter place.
He will be terribly missed by all who knew him, but the love he gave so freely will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and former students. His legacy is one of compassion, resilience, and unwavering love.

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November 15, 2025

Willie posted to the memorial.

May 24, 2025

Liz (Sullivan) Wiatr posted to the memorial.

May 15, 2025

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Willie

November 15, 2025

Mr Rollins was my biology teacher, my freshman baseball coach and I was his student assistant my senior year at Marcos de Niza High School. Mr Rollins was one someone that I had looked up to and one who helped me through high school. I was having issues at home and my mother would reach out to him for advice. He is such a big part of who I am and I've never, ever forgotten him. What a wonderful man.

Liz (Sullivan) Wiatr

May 24, 2025

He was such a great Teacher. Both my older sister and I him for Biology 2yrs apart. He told my parents at parents night he could not believe we were sisters. She was the out going one and I was the quite one.
It was also cool that when my youngest son was in Kindergarten he had Mr Rollins wife for his teacher. He is one of many Great Teachers.

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