John T. Rolling Sr. Obituary
Official Obituary of

John T. Rolling Sr.

March 19, 1941 - May 2, 2020

John T. Rolling Sr. Obituary

John Rolling was born March 19, 1941 in Huntsville, TX. to Obie and Azzie Lee Rolling.


John united with St. Luke IME Church under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Aycox. He later became a member of Unity of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. 


On January 9, 1960, John married the former Helen Jones. At the time of his passing they had been married for 60 years. 


John was preceded in death by his parents: Obie Rolling Sr. and Azzie Lee Rolling; brothers: Rev. Obie Rolling Jr. and  Elfert Rolling Sr.


John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 60 years, Helen Rolling; children: Felicia Moffett (Johnny), Sophia Davis (Reginald), John D. Rolling (Lisa); sisters: Laura Grant, Johnnie Mae Simmons, Maggie Wanza (John) and Jewel Rolling; brothers: Sanford McGowen (Hattie), and Nelson Johnson Sr., (6) grandchildren, (4) great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

 

 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.

John Rolling was born March 19, 1941 in Huntsville, TX. to Obie and Azzie Lee Rolling.


John united with St. Luke IME Church under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Aycox. He later became a member of Unity of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. 


On January 9, 1960, John married the former Helen Jones. At the time of his

Events

24 Hour Viewing

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

12:00 pm

Cox Funeral Home

1305 13th Street Huntsville, TX 77340

Graveside Service

Thursday, May 7, 2020

2:00 pm

Northside Cemetery

406 1st Street Huntsville, TX 77320