Dallas Snyder Rollins Monroe, North Carolina Obituary

Dallas Snyder Rollins

Dallas Snyder Rollins, 91, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Union County, NC on February 8, 1931, son of the late Hugh Marvin & Naomi Price Rollins. He is also preceded in death by his infant daughter Kimberly Adele Rollins.<br><br>A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Central United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends and family following the service. <br><br>Dallas is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Martha Baucom Rollins, two daughters; Sheri Trull (Carl Churchman), Sandi Mills (Edward), five sisters; Dottie Blackburn, Brenda Long, Reba Baucom, Marilyn Williams, and Debbie Simpson, three grandchildren; Marshall Trull (Kimberly), Sarah Mills, and Abby Mills.<br><br>Dallas graduated from Wingate Junior College, where he played basketball and baseball. He then joined the Army and was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he attended East Carolina University, graduating with a degree in education in 1958.<br><br>Dallas taught and coached at Unionville and Piedmont High Schools, before transferring to Monroe High School, where he taught U.S. history and driver’s education. He received his master’s degree in education from NC A&T University in 1976.<br><br>Dallas was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church, where he served for over 50 years as the Sunday School superintendent. He loved all sports, including basketball, baseball, and golf and was an avid Tarheel fan.<br><br>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112.<br><br>Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com <br><br>Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Rollins Family.<br>
February 8, 1931 - July 8, 202202/08/193107/08/2022
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Linda Smith
July 14, 2022
He was such a wonderful person. Prayers for the family.
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Vicki Madill
July 13, 2022
So very sorry to hear this, he taught me driver’s Ed, and he was so patient with us, me, melody and hank, prayers to the family, RIP Mr. Rollins
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Laura Hinkle
July 13, 2022
So sad to hear the news. Dallas always brightened my day when I would see him at Central. He was always so supportive and we have missed him dearly. So sorry to miss the service today due to COVID recovery but We send out prayers for strength for Martha and the family. ... Continue Reading
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Robert Stewart
July 13, 2022
First Class, will be missed by many!!!
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Shelia Y Pressley
July 13, 2022
So sorry for the loss of your beloved Dallas!! Sending prayers and thoughts to the family!! I remember he was such a great basketball player!!
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Lisa Lee Sweet
July 13, 2022
What a sweet precious man! You will be missed. Love to Martha and family!
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Kathy Pierce Harris
July 13, 2022
Such great man. First got to know him while I was a student at MHS, then as a coworker, and even a fellow business teacher with his daughter Sheri. I know he will be missed!
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Linda Keziah Fritz
July 13, 2022
A wonderful gentleman who had a great influence through his encouraging words and positive demeanor!!!
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Marion Holloway
July 13, 2022
Great man who quietly positively influenced many of us .
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Donna Schuring
July 12, 2022
Prayers for the family. He was a great teacher.
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