James Arthur Roland

JAMES ARTHUR ROLAND James Arthur Roland, age 81, of Sebring, passed away gently at home on the morning of Thursday, March 24, 2011. A Georgia native, most of his later years were spent in Florida with his loving wife, Patricia. He was born at home in Warsaw, Georgia in the late 1920s, one of eight children born to Minnie Mae and Marion Roland. He is survived by his wife Patricia, brother Horace, sister Sarah and children Michael and Elizabeth. His son Jim passed away earlier, as did his first wife, Kelly. Three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren live in Georgia. James served in the Air force during the Korean War. He became an aerospace engineer and held an A&P license with Inspection Authorization. He also had a private pilot license with rotorcraft endorsement. His early career focused on fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft and eventually components for the space shuttle, retiring from the Defense Logistics Agency after 30 years. His later activities were construction/remodeling related. A Freemason, Shriner and VFW member, James led a full and blessed life passing on a legacy of honesty, integrity and determination to his children and grandchildren. There will be a homecoming at the family plot in Warsaw Cemetery near Johns Creek, Georgia for James this spring, so family members can attend. The family is sincerely grateful to the Staff and Volunteers of Hope Hospice for his care in the last weeks of his life. Donations to them would be greatly appreciated. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida www.stephensonnelsonfh.com