Roland was a very special person, he started out coaching both of my sons, Darrell and Jason Smith in Football. He became a friend at that point and remained a friend. I stopped seeing him as they grew older, I would only run into Roland later in life when I was flying out of town at the Airport. No matter what I say I saw Roland, he was always the same fun loving guy as usual! Greg and I are praying for the Family to heal, God will be with you! Fay and Gregory Smith
Posted by Fay Smith on September 21, 2018
Rest in Peace Roland. You have earned your wings and we the West Charlotte Junior Class of 1970 will miss you and always love you!
Posted by Cheryl on September 21, 2018
My condolences and prayers are to and for the Gabriel Family. I had the pleasure of meeting "Gabe" at FSU.
Posted by Anonymous on September 20, 2018
RIP.
Posted by Doris Perry Boyd on September 20, 2018
To the Gabriel Family my condolences and prayers are with you. Roland was a friend and neighbor for many years.As you remember him in his transition; always keep in mind GOD loved him best.... May you REST IN PEACE my BROTHER....
Posted by zack hill on September 19, 2018
Our hearts are heavy laden with sorrow upon learning of Roland’s transition to Heaven. Sending our deepest and sincerest condolences to Roland’s family. Rest In Peace our WCSHS classmate and friend. Charles and Delores (Arnette) Cochrane
Posted by Dr. Dee Arnette Cochrane on September 19, 2018
From childhood to adulthood the bond of who we are will be forever. We lived each day together in our neighborhood home. And when we became adults the care in our hearts never changed. Roland always wanted everyone to do well. Even today I still look for that great smile and inevitable question “Coolidge how’s the tennis”. Even now I still look for him at the airport. I know he is there making sure we all make our flight. By the glory of the light of God we accept and we are saved
Posted by Calvin & Sahsine Davis Jr on September 19, 2018
Roland: Rest in peace. Your infectious smile and humor will always be remembered. Prayers and blessings to your famiky. Hold on to God's unchanging hand. Weeping may endure,for a night but joy will come in the morning.
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