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Larry Dean Roland

Larry Roland Obituary

Larry Dean Roland died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, with his loving family by his side in Lutz, Florida.

Larry never met a stranger. He loved people, Corvettes, golf, the Ohio State Buckeyes and, most of all, he loved and cherished his family and friends.

For those who knew Larry, they know he gave generously of himself and his time to family and friends. He cared and felt deeply about his friendships with the members of the Capital City Corvette Club and their charity, The Nationwide Children's Hospital.
He was born in Sherman on June 19, 1947, to the late James H. Roland and Juanita (Stewart) Roland.

He was the owner-operator of Roland Architectural Products, LLC. He was a member of The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, Ohio Structural Steel & Architectural Metals Association, Inc., the Capital City Corvette Club, Bowling Green Assembly Plant Corvette Club and the Sun 'N' Fun Corvette Club. Larry was a master ambassador of the National Corvette Museum.

He is survived and deeply mourned by his wife of 44 years, Janice (Weekes) Roland; two daughters, Heather (Kevin) Gibson and Erika (Ryan) Reed; a sister, Myra (Galusha) March; two precious granddaughters, Marley and Riley Gibson; an uncle, Allen (Barbara) Stewart; three aunts, Doris Hall, Mary (Clay) Crupper and Linda (Dwight) Harvey; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 313 N. State St., Westerville, Ohio, with the Rev. Father David Gwinner officiating. Interment follows in Resurrection Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Hill Funeral Home, 220 S. State St., Westerville.

Expresssions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Capital City Corvette Club for the Children's Hospital Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 71, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Roland

20 Entries

Bob Muster

September 22, 2014

Thanks for everything! You were an amazing father, husband and mentor. RIP Larry. My condolences to Larry's friends and family, the world lost a great man.

Debbie McCauley

September 1, 2014

Jan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry was such a kind and gentle soul. He made every feel welcome and always had a smile when you met him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Tina Baker

August 14, 2014

Dearest Jan, we are still stunned and numb over the tremendous and sudden loss of your precious husband. Rarely have we known a couple more in love with each other as you and Larry. We were in England when we learned he was ill and immediately put him on prayer lists there and in America. Art returned home before I did so he was able to attend Larry's funeral. He told me you were well supported by your marvelous family. For that we are glad. Please know you continue to remain in our thoughts and prayers. We are all so blessed that Larry was in our lives.

Erik Tait

August 11, 2014

Jan, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember the stories of the two of you out for a Sunday drive in the Corvette.

Angela Zerane

August 11, 2014

Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

August 11, 2014

Dear Jan and family, so sad to hear about Larry, at our 45th High School Reunion he was so proud to be a "grandfather" , he was a classmate, friend...Larry will be missed, My sympathy and prayers to you all...Beverly Tabb Bishop

August 11, 2014

Dear Jan and daughters, so sorry about Larry, The last reunion he was so proud to be a grandfather, a classmate, friend, he will be missed.

Charlotte Carter Coker

August 10, 2014

Jan, I am so sorry to hear about Larry. It was so long ago that we were friends. Facebook keeps me in contact with the E-town gang. My thoughts are with you and your family and sending my deepest sympathy.

Heidi Good & Marcia Beres

August 10, 2014

Jan, We are shocked and saddened to hear about Larry's passing. He had such a wonderful spirit and it was easy to see how much he loved you and his entire family. We will continue to pray for all of you.

August 10, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Big John

August 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Larry was a friend through the Steel Industry for over (20) years. Many fun and heartfelt conversation came about while working with Larry. Truly HE LOVED his family and his friends.

Gerry and Rebecca Gismondi

August 9, 2014

Jan, please accept our deepest sympathy. We pray for our dear friend Larry, you and your family at this time of need, God Bless.

Tony Robinson

August 9, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

August 8, 2014

My deepest sympathy, Jan, to you and your family. You are in my prayers. Love, Beth Haar

Amy DePinto

August 8, 2014

Jan, may your happy memories and the love of family and friends bring you strength and peace. You are in my thoughts.

Karen Garrity

August 8, 2014

Jan, so sorry for your loss. I hope you are comforted by family and warm memories of Larry.

Kevin and Marcia Brauchi

August 8, 2014

Jan, Marcia and I are both deeply sorry to learn of Larry's passing, he was a true friend and ever the gentleman. He will be missed, please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on your loss.

Gena Poydras (Litzenberg)

August 8, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, Jan. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Rowley

August 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss Janice.
Tom and Mary Brewer
1229 Redcliffe Lane
Saint Augustine
FL 32095

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