Truly G. Rollins, Jr. Washington, Washington DC Obituary

Truly G. Rollins, Jr.

<p>&ldquo;Therefore, my beloved brethren be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.&rdquo; 1 COR 15:58</p> <p>Trustee Truly George Rollins, Jr., after a visit with his son, wife, and grandchildren, slept peacefully away into the arms of his savior and Lord on January 9, 2021.</p> <p>He was born on November 23, 1931 in Chicago, Il, to Elizabeth Johnson Rollins and Truly G. Rollins, Sr. He was the eldest of seven children. His parents moved to DC in 1940 when he was nine and he attended middle, and high school here.</p> <p>Truly had a passionate love of the outdoors. As a youngster his mom told of the many times he came home with buckets of berries for her to make pies. He talked his dad into letting him have a .22 caliber rifle, which he and his lifelong childhood friend &ldquo;Bado&rdquo; would use to go target shooting. Truly entered the US Navy during the Korean War and served his term honorably on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Tarawa.</p> <p>Truly met and married the love of his life Inez, on a blind date in DC. They were together sixty-one and a half years and had three sons. He had a real love for family, travel, and outdoor activities. After the service Truly worked many decades for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier and did not retire until his seventies. He always said walking outside in all kinds of weather, suited him. Hunting, hiking, and camping up and down the East coast with his family made him happiest.</p> <p>Truly accepted Jesus as his savior and Lord under the late Bishop J.T. Bowens. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle in Washington, DC for over half a century and was always honored to be on the board of trustees.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, two siblings, and two beloved sons. Truly leaves to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy his loving wife Inez, devoted son Jonathan; a brother Dr. Verdise Rollins (Dr. Iris); sister Deloris Rollins Blaine, sister Olivia Harris (Sherman); his oldest grandson Darius J. Rollins (Stan &amp; Gail); Nina Rollins, his only granddaughter, grandsons Marcus and Isaac Rollins (Vic &amp; Karen). And many, many nieces, nephews, and friends.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
January 9, 202101/09/2021
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Carlton L Monroe
January 25, 2021
I will miss Trustee Rollins and his pleasant demeanor. He was like FAMILY and I always had a good time when I was in his presence. As Believers of Christ, we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD.... Rest Well My Friend until we see each oth... Continue Reading
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Marilyn Bowens
January 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to Elder Inez the Rollins family. Though we've been out of touch for many years, all of my memories of Trustee Rollins are positive and pleasant. You all are an integral part of the foundation on which I still stand. I pray for God's peace and comf... Continue Reading
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Jackie Jeffries
January 25, 2021
Uncle Verdise, thinking of you and your family at this time. I found this poem and hope that it will bring some comfort at this time.  With Love, Jackie and Jeremy (and Priest )

Dear Brother Your Memory Will Never Fade
By an Unknown Author

My dear Brother now that...
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Barbara Guy
January 25, 2021
Verdise, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your brother, Truly.  God be with you.
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Jonathan Jolley
January 25, 2021
To Verdise and the Rollins family, we’re sending our deepest condolences during this time. We are keeping you and the rest of the family in our prayers.

Love Jessica and Jonathan
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John and Yvonne Carter
January 25, 2021
Dear Verdise, We are thinking of you and your family and wishing you comfort and peace as you celebrate the life of your brother.
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Cheryl Jeffries Smith
January 25, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Rollins family. You are in our prayers today as you celebrate the life of Truly. May God comfort and keep you.

Cleon and Cheryl Jeffries Smith
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Sharon Thomas
January 25, 2021
Uncle Truly, thank you for always being a ray of sunshine! We are supposed to live joyfully and your humor, bird calls, and love have been a great example. I and many others will remember you dearly.
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Clayton Harris
January 24, 2021
Uncle Truly, always had a smile and a joke ready when we saw him.  Always had a warm heart.  We will always remember the Christmas holidays where the family gathered watching Uncle Truly interact with his siblings.  Our hearts are deeply sadness by his loss.  Clayton, Be... Continue Reading
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Rochelle Rollins
January 24, 2021
I will miss Uncle Truly's humor and gentle spirit.  My favorite memory is every Christmas when we gathered at grandmommy's house and opened presents he made bird sounds. I was 10 years old before I realized that there was no bird in that artificial tree!  Rest in Peace.